RAJA CLUB ATHLETIC, HASSAN

Why Raja Casablanca? I asked. “Best, best, best” The initial enthusiasm of someone who thinks he is a pinball wizard quickly deflated after a machine, accustomed to someone’s else hands, hungry swallowed my coins. With great regret I made conclusion that my magic somehow vanished (I blame digital world) so I moved to the next room where local boys were attending what looked like a … Continue reading RAJA CLUB ATHLETIC, HASSAN

Deutsche Demokratische Republik, AHMED

  Why DDR?, I asked. Instead of the answer, I will copy here a few verses from Ahmed’s book The God of Transition. The poem is called “Ulf Kirsten, a star man” (the star here is a five pointed one, symbol of the revolution) and it’s obviously about the legendary player from East Germany who would raise his arms and spread legs making it look … Continue reading Deutsche Demokratische Republik, AHMED