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(Arabic Love Poems) by Nizar Qabbani: A Celebration of Romance and Revolution in Arabic Poetry Introduction: The Legacy of Nizar Qabbani Nizar Qabbani (1923-1998) remains a giant of Arabic literature, especially renowned for his poetry on love, femininity, and beauty. His work, قصائد حب عربية ( Arabic Love Poems ), is a celebration of romance, passion, and the human soul’s longing. Known for his revolutionary approach to topics like love, freedom, and feminism in the Arab world, Qabbani’s poetry has left a lasting legacy. In this article, we explore his life, key works, and some of his most poignant love poems. Who Was Nizar Qabbani? Early Life and Education Nizar Qabbani was born in Damascus, Syria, in 1923 to a middle-class family. His father, a supporter of Syria’s independence from French colonial rule, greatly influenced him with his sense of patriotism and social justice. Qabbani showed a love for poetry from a young age and went on to study law at Damascus University, which als...

  If Only She Would Read You! Oh, you who adorn yourself, And perfume yourself.. and darken your eyes, And color your cheeks, and twirl around, With high heels and anklets, Like a gazelle, you sway gracefully.. Oh, you who smile at mirrors, And dance, until you tire, Sit beside me for a while, If only you could, just a little.. To read my verses. She laughed.. and stretched out.. Like a cat.. and lounged.. And turned away from me with her hair, Like a handkerchief of jasmine, Put, in your little bag, Some poetry from me, A short poem, And plant in its flesh, Your long nails.. And swim in its essence, At dawn.. or in the afternoon. Oh, you who make your face, A captivating issue, "The eye" for the eye, "And the Kaf" for the kohl, "And the Dhad" for the braid.. And glory to the red lipstick, And the alphabet.. all of it.. for you, Short dresses..