Haifa: and other poems

By Samih Masoud

PrefaceThe poems in this collection are a reflection of visions and feelings that spring from my experience as a poet who has been driven away from his country - who coups with the hardships of life in the diaspora by reminiscing about his homeland on all occasions, nourishing his love of humanity, and expressing his support of the oppressed all over the world both directly and symbolically, through his poetry. In composing these poems I have been stimulated by my strong and intimate ties with my birthplace, Haifa, the city which occupies my mind and heart all the time - the city I bear like a tattoo in my eyes and heart. The poems are filled with pictures driven from my childhood days and my dreams about my homeland. My bond with Haifa remains a constant source of emotional and spiritual inspiration. And that is why the book bears its name. I must acknowledge the great effort exerted by my friend, poet Nizar Sartawi, one of the outstanding Arab translators, who has encouraged me to have my book published. With his sincere friendship and full, unconditional support, he has been instrumental in ensuring that the work be accomplished. I owe him for all that he has done. Samih Masoud

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0692703799
• ISBN13: 9780692703793
• Release Date: April 2016
• Publisher: Inner Child Press, Ltd.
• Length: 78 Pages
• Weight: 0.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.2" x 6.0"