April 29, 2026

The Cat’s Cradle, or How to Play a Tongue

by Layla Faraj

To mark the end of National Poetry Month, column editor Layla Faraj offers closing thoughts on the why and how of the editorial project.

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April 22, 2026

Week Four: Complicating Linguistic Traditions

by Layla Faraj

Continuing National Poetry Month, the accompanied original prompts push Mizna’s readers to convey struggle with, through, and as language.

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April 15, 2026

Week Three: Struggle as Language

by Layla Faraj

Continuing National Poetry Month, the accompanied original prompts push Mizna’s readers to convey struggle with, through, and as language.

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