Who Am I?
written by: Mayyu Hamim
Who am I — an unidentified person?
I’m a descendant of those who’ve
lived in Arakan for centuries.
Who am I — an immigrant or migrant?
I’m the descendent of those who once
were the pro-British before 1948.
Who am I — a forcibly displaced person?
I’m one of the disenfranchised Rohingya,
residing in the camp since 2017.
Who am I — a Rohingya Refugee?
longing for a better opportunity,
or a world, equitable and peaceful.
Mayyu Hamim, a versatile writer, poet, editor, and certified author from the Rohingya community in Myanmar, was compelled to live as a caged bird in an open prison. The loss of his beloved father further deepened the complexities of his existence. He excelled in the Matriculation Exam, earning three distinctions in English, Physics, and Biology. Mayyu authored "Rhythms of The Heart: The Two Rohingyas in Bloom" and contributed to over 100 anthologies, sharing his unique perspective globally. Beyond his creative pursuits, Mayyu serves as an English Editor at "Rohingya Art Dreamland," a Facebook page. Recently, he achieved the title of Fifth Level Winner in the English Poetry Rendition of the "Be A Star Contest," conducted by Motivational Strips, the World's Most Active Writers' Forum. Additionally, he aspires to become a prolific poet and novelist whose verses inspire change across borders.
