English Summary/英文概要： This collection is a lyrical journey through identity, culture, and resilience, exploring the depths of the human spirit with raw honesty and poetic grace.

With raw vulnerability and poetic precision, Atiq weaves together personal narratives and broader societal reflections. Her work is a testament to the enduring power of language to illuminate the complexities of the human heart.

Atiq’s ability to seamlessly blend traditional Arabic forms with contemporary expression makes her a truly distinctive voice in contemporary literature.

‘In this long-awaited debut poetry collection, Dr. Afra Atiq offers us a stunning array of poems that both honor and insist on the inedible lineage of family, cultural preservation, and the unyielding, lifesaving power of words. Like rainfall for palm trees parched too long by drought, this must-read collection offers a world of readers something to be cherished, and that nurtures, like water.’ CARLOS ANDRÉS GÓMEZ