We are delighted to share with you, this poignant compilation of poems on themes such as statelessness, belonging and identity. They shed light on the experiences of statelessness, penned by both stateless individuals and compassionate allies. Within these verses, you will find narratives of struggles, resilience, and the quest for justice in the face of bureaucratic indifference, violence and oppression. We extend our deepest gratitude to the contributors whose words breathe life into these pages: Abdul Kalam Azad, Benjamin Alizada, Rukhsana R. Chowdhury, Mona Kareem, Rifaat Al-Areer. Worshan Shire, Moheeb Barghouti, Fady Joudah, Masuma Tavakoli, Amal de Chickera, Khaled Juma, Shahd Qannam, Mwaffa Al-Hajjar, Chandran Kukathas, Dhakshavini Sooriyakumaran, Eleftherios Chelioudakis, Nellie Jo David, Thida Shania, Yasmin Ullah, Mayyu Ali, Ro Anamul Hasan, Pacifist Farooq, Yousif M. Qasmiyeh, and Aria Iqbaal. Their voices illuminate the often-overlooked plight of stateless individuals. Through poetry, they forge connections, challenge perceptions, and advocate for the recognition of the inherent dignity and rights of all people, regardless of their nationality. 2