A Pomegranate Story: And Other Poems

She's one of the
Pomegranates
On the tree

She falls
Cracks open
Starts to bleed

Now you wash the hands
That have ripped its skin
They're remaining red
You are never clean!

Inspired by personal experiences and the stories of others, A Pomegranate Story is a poignant collection of poems and artwork about love, abuse, heartbreak, womanhood, immigration, and ultimately transformation. Through her poetry, Hanie Afshar offers a reflective account of her journey as a woman, as an immigrant, and as someone s...