Being from Lebanon
Being from Lebanon means,
Checking in with your loved ones,
To make sure they are still alive.
Being from Lebanon means,
Every new person you meet will either pity you,
Or tell you they think it鈥檚 the most beautiful country ever.
Being from Lebanon means,
If you weren鈥檛 already born a refugee,
You will become one.
Tala Anchassi was born in Beirut, Lebanon, and currently lives in Washington, D.C. Her work explores themes of healing, belonging, and self-discovery. Through writing and visual art, she seeks meaning, practices presence, and documents the quiet beauty of everyday life.