FATHER & SON

Discover the poignant collection of poetry in Father & Son by Majid Naficy, published by Red Hen Press in 2003. This compelling paperback features 48 pages of evocative verses that delve into the depths of separation and exile. Naficy, a father and an expatriate, explores profound themes of loss, reflecting on the deaths of loved ones and the painful contrasts between life and death. His powerful imagery juxtaposes the cradle with the casket and the burial shovel with the baby bottle, capturing the essence of an immigrant's experience. In Father & Son, Naficy invites readers to confront the complexities of embracing a new homeland while grappling with the memories of an oppressed past. This thought-provoking collection is a must-read for poetry lovers and anyone interested in the immigrant experience.