“A woman does not marry with a man for his wealth, unless he is too rich and a man does not marry with a girl for her beauty, unless she is too beautiful.”

M.F. Moonzajer is a contemporary Iranian-American poet and essayist. Their work explores themes of displacement, identity, and the intersections of language and belonging, often weaving personal narrative with broader cultural reflections. Known for their lyrical precision and emotional depth, they address the complexities of migration and the search for home in fragmented worlds.