Mariam Shams TabrezMariam Shams Tabrez is a lawyer by profession but a poet by passion. Born to parents who are both poets and physicians, Mariam was introduced to Urdu and Farsi poetry at a young age, setting the stage for a lifelong love of poetic forms. Mariam beganwriting in middle school as a way to process her emotional experiences, drawing inspiration from media, personal relationships, and the world around her. As the middle child of two sisters, Mariam believes in the importance of familial connections, finding one's place, and recognizing the power of women to impact their communities. Read More Read Less