I feel very joyous to introduce the aspiring poet and activist, Amaya Rahman. Amaya is a 17 years old student from Dhaka, Bangladesh. I have known her since she was born, and I truly adore her. I have never met such a brave and passionate young girl. Her writing had been appreciated by family friends over the years as her poems, "My Home" and "Free Bangladesh" (15 long years and a Bangladesh that stays united) were published in the Daily Star newspaper. Her poetry reflects remarkable depth and maturity for her age and each of them deeply touched my heart.
Her debut collection, "Tears of a Flower," is a powerful compilation of poems that explore grief, loss, longing, and social consciousness. The book is a deeply personal reflection divided into 17 poems in total and two chapters: "One: Bleeding" and "Two: Hope."
as i feel homesick for a country that isn't mine but contains the people i love most, i also reflect on the ones i have lost forever. "tears of a flower" is a book collection of poems that is meant to cure the hollow emotions i have felt while grieving, while i used to ask for death. death doesn't scare me, it is a gift and a tragedy that is bound to be faced someday. where do you go when your home leaves you? i also added a few poems covering the social and political issues faced in bangladesh.
i hope this book helps millions of souls dealing with the same cycle of saddening emotions. writing this one healed me in ways unimag-inable and i want these poems to remind you that you are not alone. you are not alone in dealing with issues that weren't called by you. smiling can be a weakness that is forced to be presented as a strength outside your bedroom. no one will know your weakness unless you speak up.
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