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The international magazine of stories, poems, and art by young writers and artists. Published continuously since 1973.

Wounded Soul

By Emma Birches

Published January 1, 2021

Wounded Soul — Arina is in Athens with her mother, sister and brother. She loves to paint, read, swim, learn languages and go to the beach. Her art is currently up in an exhibition in Athens. She’s painted dozens of paintings and her story has brought awareness to hundreds of people around the world on 4 continents.

Arina from Iraq — Arina from Iraq, 14