The Power of a Poem
about 27 months ago (07/27/2022)
The Power of a Poem | ArtsEquator Skip to content Zakir Hossain, a celebrated poet and migrant worker in Singapore, wrote a poem, which sparked a response from the state. Diana Rahim reflects on the power of words, wielded to question, and words wielded to control. We write prose we write poetry do not think we are spared From either of their outcomes Literature’s Purpose, Said Zahari In June 22, poet Zakir Hossain wrote on Facebook about the unexpected end to his 19 years in Singapore after his work permit was denied renewal due to an “adverse record with a government agency”.