Author: Student Contributions

Crying Out Loud

by Layla Ayoub Not ashamed of crystal droplets escaping my tear duct. They tell me “coarsen your heart”… Do they cognize how much we’re corrupt? “You’re too young”, they say, “You’re too young to be crying during the day.” Why? I’m not afraid of the sun’s rays. They say, “Just lighten up your mood.” Tell… Continue reading Crying Out Loud

Letter from Frederick Douglass to the UAE Ministry

by Ayyan Ali To: Ministry of Interior Affairs and Human Rights Department UAE 11 February, 2019 My health is good, my spirit is bright, and I am enjoying myself as well as one can be expected, when separated from home by four thousand miles of deep Blue Ocean. I long to be at home—”home, sweet,… Continue reading Letter from Frederick Douglass to the UAE Ministry

I Hear UAE Singing

by Ayyan Ali Our people are happy and in their prime, since the days of independence till the end of time. Blessed with honor and dignity they thrive, Reprimanded by none, they lead a joyous revive. While some struggle with obstacles and strain, our people are shielded from distress and pain. Their children draped in… Continue reading I Hear UAE Singing

From Frederick Douglass to H.H. Sheikh Mohammad

by Jad Diab and Abdallah Soliman Queer tales they tell across the sea Of the Emirates, liberated They say in sands the people free And none be subjugated. There towers grand and ample hearths A people dressed in glee. Their smiles are wide, with wider hearts. Bright souls, they shine so free. There none be… Continue reading From Frederick Douglass to H.H. Sheikh Mohammad

Stars Dying

by Hisham Riyan With the dusk’s fading Haze I’ll paint stars dying, The empty hopeless clouds coping with Tears Yet thought I, my eyes could feel the cool sears; Of your tantalizing torture you leave sighing Awaiting a golden laughter I couldn’t but scar My budding Valentine, be not I your czar ? For roses… Continue reading Stars Dying

To All the Ambitious Writers: Announcing a New AMSI Schools Writing Competition!

A new writing competition titled “Do the Write Thing” has been launched across all AMSI schools. Here is an overview of the competition and its rules: “Of all the arts in which the wise excel, Nature’s chief masterpiece is writing well.” Reading is a vital activity in learning, but it is relatively passive. Writing, however,… Continue reading To All the Ambitious Writers: Announcing a New AMSI Schools Writing Competition!