The Messenger’s Favourite Colour Was Green by Leilah Bhyat

The Messenger’s Favourite Colour Was Green is a lyrical journey through memory,  faith, and the tender spaces between generations.

In a home where ivy climbed the walls and lemons ripened year after year, one family’s quiet devotion to planting, nurturing, and loving takes centre stage. From a father named Mohamed, to a grandfather with a green thumb and wise words, and a mother who teaches through doing – love is passed down like seeds, each one carrying something sacred.

Told through a poetic lens, this reflective short story explores the beauty of sacrifice, the strength of women, and the legacy we carry through our hands, our hearts, and the gardens we tend.

A soul-stirring read for those who believe that even the smallest acts can echo across generations.

Some stories bloom slowly, but their roots run deep.