Somehow I’ve spent the better part of 26 years being brought to some of the most remarkable and breathtaking places on Earth because of my poems.
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I admire Ahlam Bolooki & Isobel Abulhoul so much. Powerful & brilliant women, surrounded by and supporting other powerful & brilliant women, to platform some of the most urgent and timely books, writing, and ideas of the moment. And bringing it to the Middle East. I am awed by your intention, care, and heart in every detail of the Emirates Airline Airline Festival of Literature.
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The entire @emirateslitfest team is like family now: heartfelt gratitude to Andy, Mary Ann, Dania, Jenny, Annabelle, Aliya, Aira, Anuradha, & every single staff member and volunteer.
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This is my 5th time making it to Dubai since 2018, the 4th time as your guest, and my 3rd time performing at Desert Stanzas. I am honored and humbled beyond words by your belief in my work and trust. And to get to do it with my best friend, Brent Shuttleworth, and my legendary amiga, Dr. Afra Atiq, is a dream.
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I do every single gig like it is the last one I will ever do. I want to walk off that stage having saved nothing. That being said, I hope to make it back to your side of the world someday soon.
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With all my heart,
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Carlos
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