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Gabayo (Poems)

Classical and contemporary poetry organized by meter and era.

Maahmaahyo

Timeless proverbs categorized by theme and meaning.

Abwaannada

Profiles and biographies of the great Somali poets.

Murti & Oraah

Short quotes, wisdom, and rich Somali cultural sayings.

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Sun Feb 15 2026 Gabay

Dardaaran

By Sayid Mohamed Abdulle Hassan

Gabaygan caanka ah wuxuu Sayidku tiriyey 1920-kii, isagoo kaga tegay dardaaran dhaxalgala oo ku saabsan khatarta gumeysiga iyo mustaqbalka dalka.

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Wed Feb 11 2026 Gabay

Ma Duqaynay Reer Bari

By Sayid Mohamed Abdulle Hassan

Gabaygan wuxuu Sayidku tiriyey ka dib dagaalkii Habarhumbulle ee dhexmaray Daraawiishta iyo isbahaysigii Boqor Cismaan iyo Garaad Maxamuud Cali Shire.

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