Almond Eyes Hears The Dove's Cries

“Jafar Alam speaks with the duty of the poet, the duty of honesty. In his sweeping anthology, he explores the echoes of moments, the contour of memory, and our most cherished desiderata. Each poem is a journey, and each leads to the heart-sculpted truth. There is no end here, only the heart left trembling at dusk at the emotion of the eternal shared by all who journey. Through his words, we are reminded of our own depths. We are stirred. And like the river, our souls grow deeper.” —Tristan Raghunan (Halal Meat, Heart Like A Drum) “Words that come from the heart, enter the heart—this book is proof of the statement. A captivatingly rich collection of poetry that touches the soul.” —Maryam Noori (Night of Sawa)