Teaching My Mother How to Give Birth

Warsan Shire is a British-Somali poet and writer, known for her powerful and evocative poetry that explores themes of displacement, migration, and womanhood. Some of her most notable works include "Teaching My Mother How to Give Birth" and "Her Blue Body." Shire's writing style is raw, honest, and deeply emotional, drawing on her own personal experiences as a refugee and immigrant. She has had a significant impact on contemporary poetry, especially in the realm of feminist and immigrant literature. One of her most famous works is the poem "Home," which has been widely shared and praised for its poignant depiction of the refugee experience. Warsan Shire continues to be a prominent voice in literature, using her words to shed light on the struggles and triumphs of marginalized communities around the world.