“Sometimes I feel as if I am read before I write. When I write a poem about my mother, Palestinians think my mother is a symbol for Palestine. But I write as a poet, and my mother is my mother. She's not a symbol.”
Quote by Mahmoud Darwish
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Mahmoud Darwish
Mahmoud Darwish was a renowned Lebanese poet known for his profound poetry and strong nationalist sentiments. His works extensively explored the sufferings and hopes of the Palestinian people, profoundly influencing Middle Eastern literature. more
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