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Reviewed by Asher Syed for Readers' Favorite
Watery Eyes is a collection of original poetry by Yerusalem Work, written almost entirely in open style and ranging in length, tone, and tenor. Miranda Rights for Hijabis adopts the structure of police warnings to recast surveillance and suspicion toward hijabi women, replacing legal power with divine judgment and responsibility. Love Is the Cure describes ritual observance as a method for ordering conduct, locating correction, fear of God, and trust beyond the ego as the preparation for death. At the Masjid documents the routine activity inside a mosque, pairing prayer, conversation, and life events to present the masjid as a continuous place of record and return. Her Smile follows a woman shaped by social expectations who tailors her body and conduct to meet with approval while concealing her devotion and desire.
Watery Eyes: Reflections of a Muslim Woman is a beautiful offering of organic poetry from the prolific, extraordinarily talented Yerusalem Work. The intimate look into the life of a Muslim woman forms a unique foundation, while still being the kind of read where individuals of any faith will find something they connect with. While it is nearly impossible to choose a favorite poem, An Oasis stands out for its imagining of love as water discovered in a desert, where kindness becomes a source of survival. The second, Innocence, considers innocence as an open feeling under divine authority, where joy or grief are admitted while control recedes. I enjoyed every piece, all of which spoke to my heart in different ways. With exquisite writing and the series being grounded in faithful dignity, this is a poet I would love to hear more from. Very highly recommended.
