![]() “The Evil Poem” is a story narrated to the reader from the perspective of someone spying on two female lovers. While the majority of these poems are dedicated to heteronormative relationships (heterosexual relations portrayed as the norm), one censored gem does not – “The Evil Poem”. In his descriptions of desire and love, his poems are written from the perspective of a heterosexual Arab man of the mid – 20th century. ![]() ![]() He did not understand why something as delicate and pure as love would be met with so much hate and aggression and due to these injustices, chose to write many of these poems in the voice of a woman. He was cited revealing that his main influencer was his 25-year-old sister who committed suicide as she was being forced to marry a man while she was in love with another. Qabbani explored controversial topics with his poetry ranging from themes of politics and public power to the private sexual awakenings of men and women. Art work by: Yasmine Diaz (scroll down for short bio)įeatured Image: There’s something between the two of them / شــيءٌ بينـهـمــاīetween diplomacy, poetry, and writing, Nizar Qabbani remains one of the most revered contemporary poets in the Arab world and is claimed by some to be a revolutionary “feminist” of his time.
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