Tuesday 22 October 2013

Mr Refaat Alareer, a Literary Scholar.

"Poetry can transcend social barriers." - Refaat Alareer

He writes what he sees
he writes what he believes
yet he is not a poet.

He speak with his words
he draws with his thoughts
yet he is not an artist.

He breaks barriers
he tears down walls;
there is more to Gaza
than we all know.

How they take pride
in their fruits- olives
as it was their legacy.

How they take pride
in their education
as it builds bridges.

How they love 
deeply, madly with 
the possibilities
of human will.


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six elements to write poetry, according to him
1. Believe in yourself.
2. Read good poetry.
3. Have the will to write.
4. Scribble down thoughts.
5. Imitate till you find yourself.
6. Be yourself.

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