Define: Life

By: Ghazal Faridi Haftkhani

The Colours of Culture 2025 Exhibition

“I love you” [She says]

and I, the most

There’s no more to life than you and I.

The world and its kind people

Dissolve themselves in your eyes

Earth is no more than when mine meets yours

After you, I person no more –

And darling, I’m alive – What’s its solution?

“Life for lovers is none

but being solvent

For the one who’s conquered your mind.”

about the poet

Ghazal Faridi (she/they) is a Queer Iranian poet, student, and activist for the "Woman, Life, Freedom" movement. Her work- inspired by psychological phenomena, Persian culture, and absurdism- has appeared in countless publications such as Miracle Monocle Review and Cathexis Northwood Press. She was a Markham Talent's acting category finalist and has featured at spoken word events across Toronto. They're also the founder of two literary projects, 'Poe-a-Tea' and 'Baaft'. You can find her decomposing in Toronto Metropolitan University’s library or posting and lurking on Instagram: @cherry_vvine.

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