I’m Amer, I write reflections, stories & poems for life’s uncertain in-between places — so we feel less alone.
I’m Amer Malas — author, poet, and witness. My work lives at the intersection of belonging, healing, and the courage it takes to stay present. Whether you’re navigating cultural displacement, the slow work of becoming yourself, or the quiet grief of feeling unseen — you’ll find a companion here, not a guide.
witnessing Moments
The Moment I Wanted to Reach You More Than Anything
Some nights sleep drifts far from me, and the room feels too quiet for the weight of my own wanting.…
You Can Love Someone Unconditionally and Still Ask for What You Need
There’s a confusion that quietly poisons a lot of relationships — a belief that unconditional love and having needs are somehow at…
The Loneliness of Wanting Connection but Being Unable to Stay
There’s a particular kind of loneliness that doesn’t come from being alone.It comes from wanting connection so badly that you…
Witnessing Moments
My blog and newsletter — reflections on the in-between moments of being human. On belonging and becoming. On the quiet work of showing up honestly in a world that often rewards performance over presence.
Library
Crossing Continents of Seasons, a poetry collection tracing the emotional arc of lives lived across borders — is available now. Novel Shards of Belonging: A Canvas of Silence is forthcoming. Short fiction — The Wounded Wolf — publishes in Flash Fiction Magazine on May 2, 2026.
Connect
Find my spoken word on Instagram and Facebook, longer essays on Medium, or write to me directly. If something I’ve written has stayed with you, I’d love to hear from you.
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