"هر شاعر فضایی مهاجر ایجاد می‌کند، یک حوزه کمی منحرف که در آن چیزها به تازگی احساس می‌شوند زیرا به تازگی گفته می‌شوند"

Each poet crafts a unique world, a space that’s just a bit off-kilter, allowing us to experience emotions and ideas in new ways because the poet has found new ways to express them. Imagine you’re exploring a town you’ve known all your life. But one day, you take a different route or see it from a rooftop, and suddenly everything feels different—strangely new and fascinating. That’s what poets do with their words.

Historically, this idea resonates deeply with the tradition of poetry itself. Poets often find themselves as outsiders, observers who see the world slightly differently from everyone else. Take Emily Dickinson, for example. She lived most of her life isolated in her home in Amherst, Massachusetts, yet she created a world within her poetry that felt both intimate and expansive. Her unconventional style—dashes, slant rhymes, and unusual capitalization—created an almost otherworldly experience for her readers. In her seclusion, Dickinson crafted an expatriate space where her observations on life, death, and nature felt profoundly fresh and unique.

Picture this: A friend of mine, let’s call her Sarah, went through a tough breakup. She was struggling to articulate her feelings—everything seemed cliché or inadequate. One night, she stumbled upon a collection of Rupi Kaur’s poetry. Kaur’s simple yet poignant lines, her clever use of spacing and brevity, spoke to Sarah in a way nothing else had. It was like Kaur had built a small sanctuary of words where Sarah’s feelings were not only acknowledged but felt anew. This expatriate space that Kaur created wasn’t just a collection of poems; it became a place of refuge and discovery for Sarah.

So, how do you apply this wisdom in your own life? Start by recognizing the power of your unique perspective. Don’t be afraid to express your thoughts and feelings in ways that might seem unconventional. Whether you’re writing, speaking, or creating art, embrace your individual voice. Maybe you’re a painter—try using colors in ways you haven’t before, or mix mediums to express something deeper. If you’re a writer, play with structure and language. Let your quirks shine through. People are drawn to authenticity and innovation, even if it feels risky.

Let’s dive into a scenario to bring this home. Imagine you’re at a family gathering. You’re tasked with giving a toast. Everyone expects the usual words—gratitude, love, maybe a funny anecdote. But instead, you decide to share a poem you’ve written, one that captures the essence of your family’s quirks and traditions in a way that’s both familiar and refreshingly new. At first, there might be puzzled looks, but as you continue, you see nods of recognition, smiles, maybe even a tear or two. You’ve created a small, expatriate space in that moment—a place where your family can see themselves and their shared history through a new lens. It’s a risk, sure, but it’s also a gift.

In the end, creating that slightly skewed domain isn’t just about poetry. It’s about how you choose to see the world and how you invite others to see it with you. Embrace the offbeat, the unconventional. That’s where the magic happens.