Sharjah House of Poetry hosts evening of poetic reflections

Opening the evening with a tribute to Sharjah and its cultural patron

The evening was presented by Dr Iman Eibo, who welcomed the audience and expressed deep gratitude to His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, praising Sharjah’s prominent role in supporting Arab culture and literature. She described the emirate as "a beacon of intellect and a spirit of creativity."

Talal Al-Sabri opens with reflections on the role of poetry

Poet Talal Al-Sabri opened the readings with texts that explored the profound relationship between the poet and the poem. He reflected on the value of poetic writing, the transformations of the self in the face of challenges, and evoked emotions of pain, longing, and dreams through his expressive lines.

Shamseddine Boukelloua explores memory and nostalgia

Poet Shamseddine Boukelloua presented a collection of poems, beginning with a tribute to the Emirate of Sharjah, expressing his love and admiration. He then delved into themes of memory and loss, drawing on personal and poetic experiences with touching emotional imagery that captured the essence of absence and presence.

Al-Sirr Matar closes with philosophical and reflective verses

The evening concluded with poet Al-Sirr Matar, who delivered poems rich in dialogue and philosophical thought. His work explored questions of existence and identity through powerful symbolism and deep language, invoking historical and poetic figures to express the inner anxieties of the human spirit in the face of time and destiny.

Honouring the poets and host

At the end of the evening, poet Mohammed Al-Buraiki honored the participating poets and the event host, commending their contributions and the audience’s engagement. He reaffirmed the House of Poetry’s ongoing mission to embrace and support Arabic poetic creativity.