“The death of American soldiers is as painful as the death of civilians in Afghanistan, and what makes our world a better place is not pouring more guns and weapons in this country, but educating the uneducated population. Since, those guns can ended up in the hands of dangerous group that can take the lives of many poor people in Afghanistan and everywhere else.”

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.