Adli Yacubi

Tag: Poem

  • When the Pirates Wear Uniforms

    When the Pirates Wear Uniforms

    When flags become brands and uniforms cloak injustice, we must name what we see: a world where war hides behind legality and theft wears a tie. This blog is a poetic protest against global hypocrisy — from Gaza to gilded offices — and a reminder that resistance still rows quietly below deck.

  • The Legend of the Silver Tree

    The Legend of the Silver Tree

    “Not brought by botanists. Not named by settlers. But gifted by a porcupine, Planted by Gubi and Nori, Rooted in fire, story, and seed.” A tale passed down through generations — from mother to child, from silence to word. Set beneath Table Mountain, this is the story of the Silver Tree, the river Camissa, and…

  • Braima Winter: The Man Who Read the Weather and Raised Us with Words

    Braima Winter: The Man Who Read the Weather and Raised Us with Words

    A Turkish Delight of memory, scent, and softness — this is a tribute to the ones who raised us, laughed with us, stitched us together. From Braima Winter’s cloud-watching wisdom to High Rugaya’s cinnamon mercy, this is how we remember. With bricks. With books. With soup.

  • The Verse That Faces Outward

    The Verse That Faces Outward

    A sacred poem hidden in plain sight. Above the Prophet ﷺ’s resting place in Madinah, one couplet from Imām al-Ḥaddād was chosen to stand above the Qur’an. A knock upon the door. A sign for those who see.

  • Meta Blocked My Breath. Now It Wants to Hire My Lungs.

    Meta Blocked My Breath. Now It Wants to Hire My Lungs.

    Meta flagged my keffiyeh. Shadowbanned my breath. Then sent a job offer.

  • Unseen Table

    Unseen Table

    Adli Yacubi’s poem “Unseen Table” serves as a devotional meditation on the Divine, blending rhythmic verses reminiscent of Qur’anic language with Arabic calligraphy. It reflects on the attributes of God, providing a resonant space for spiritual connection amidst the chaos of the world, encouraging readers to embrace a quiet invocation of prayer.

  • Two Rivers

    Two Rivers

    Two rivers descend from their mountain source Over the edge, barefoot towards their destinies

  • Four posters inspired by Rumi

    Four posters inspired by Rumi

    If there is one poet that can speak to the heart of spirituality with a timeless relevance and cutting across different persuasions, then Rumi is most certainly the master.

  • Making friends with my demons

    Making friends with my demons

    Battling with sleep and my love of writing…

  • How to Transplant a Rose Bush

    How to Transplant a Rose Bush

    Survival techniques for life-changing events, in memory of Zane Ibrahim, my mentor