Hussain Manawer Poetry

Hussain Manawer is a British-Pakistani poet, mental health advocate, and spoken-word artist known for his raw, emotional poetry on grief, identity, and resilience. His debut collection, Life is Sad & Beautiful, became a Sunday Times bestseller and is now part of the UK school curriculum. He has performed globally, collaborated with artists, and won the Prime Minister’s Point of Light award for his mental health work. Influenced by rap, poetry slams, and personal loss, Manawer continues to use his voice to inspire, uplift, and spark conversations around mental well-being, cultural heritage, and the complexities of human emotion.

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The White Rose

‘The White Rose’ by Hussain Manawer is a deeply personal poem that discusses the impact that the death of the poet’s mother had on him.

This is quite a well-known example of Hussain Manawer's work. It is a deeply personal poem about his relationship with his mother and how he dealt with her death. The poet's use of colloquial language and his sense of rhythm can be seen throughout this poem.

You’re the one God took home.

I miss you.

No matter what they say, I miss you.

I’ve never missed anyone the way I miss you.

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