The Rebellious Ember

About this book

The Rebellious Ember... when poetry burns and its trace does not go out. The Rebellious Ember is not merely a poetry collection; it is a spark kindled in an age of fading, a human declaration whose bridge extends between the eloquence of yesterday and the boldness of today. Here you find the poem shedding its cloak of affectation to speak to you with bare honesty, at times in the dignified language of classical verse and at times in the Egyptian colloquial dialect that fears neither social criticism nor diving into the depths of thorny issues. It is a book dedicated to the pure souls of Gaza, burning with anger and love in the face of loss, and of intellectual and physical sedation. Between its covers you will find poems that dig into the roots of social problems (such as the scourge of drugs), summarize the human being's struggle with himself and society, and capture wry commentary on world events (such as the coronavirus pandemic), all with a piercing vision and a critical spirit that knows no appeasement. When you read "The Rebellious Ember," you will not be a mere recipient; you will be a partner in the revolution of words. A feeling of wonder will seize you at the clarity of vision and the painful acknowledgment of truths that others avoid.