After a forced confession and a death sentence, a Kurdish poet spent 30 years in jail, where he discovered his voice. His literary champion, to everyone’s surprise, became his life partner.
Imprisoned for 30 Years, He Wooed Her With Love Poems
Originally reported by New York Times
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