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This poem is from the book COLOR BLIND by Rana Bitar (Finishing Line Press), and can be found at https://finishinglinepress.com/product/color-blind-by-rana-bitar/
Rana Bitar is a Syrian-American physician, poet, and writer. She holds a Master’s in creative writing from SNHU. She is the author of a memoir, The Long Tale of Tears and Smiles ( Global Collective Publishers, 2021), two poetry chapbooks, A Loaf of Bread (Unsolicited Press, 2019) and Hold Your Breath (Unsolicited Press, 2023), and a translated poetry book, Love and Resistance (Fernwood Press, 2025). Her poetry and essays appeared in many journals, including The New York Times and AGNI.Ranabitar.com @RanaBitarBooks
