“People spend thousands of dollars on counselling, and if you have the resources, that’s great — but these kids don’t,” Shah says. Wali Shah, the former poet laureate of Mississauga, says that poetry is a much more accessible art form than its rep might suggest. Born in Lahore and raised in Mississauga, Shah and his family struggled financially as new immigrants. "I realized that I had talent and I could do something with that talent," says poet Wali Shah. “This is our time.”Wali Shaw wrote the below poem for Star readers to send a message of unity and hope.

Source: thestar February 07, 2021 09:56 UTC