20/06/2013
We have been lucky to run more creative writing workshops with
English PEN, the charity working for freedom of expression. They are very
popular with the refugees who participate in them.
Nurjahan took part and says: “I enjoy writing about my feelings and
I enjoy writing in English. I want to learn more about writing. I enjoy
listening to other people’s stories, from different countries, making new
friends, hearing their feelings about their journeys and memories. It is interesting
for me. The teacher (trainer) explaining about writing skills gives you
confidence and you also learn from others in the class about the meaning of
their poems.”
Nurjahan’s poem here is one of a few that she wrote during the
workshops. This poem is about when she was young back at home in her country.
Now when she travels around London, she remembers journeying around the
villages with her mother, and she remembers her mum and her friends.
Journey
My journey is like dark
black
My journey sounds like
easy listening
My journey feels like
dry skin
My journey smells like
flowers
My journey tastes like
coffee.
My journey, black and white; I feel, I think: when I was very
young I played with my friend and I felt like a small flower and I think to go
with my mum, somewhere; my journey is easy listening music.
