Nasuh
A Rumi poem
by Anya Belkina
(edited by And(drew) Martin)
An exploration of gender and desire inside of royal concubine bathhouse. Nasuh cross-dresses as a cleaning woman for his own lustful intensions. Until the accusation of a missing pearl forces Nasuh to cry out to God for forgiveness and protection. How does God respond to Nasuh’s shame and longing?
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