Literature

Eastern woman – Poetry from Egypt

nasiraijaz October 2, 2025

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My lady was

Filling her night’s dish with stars,

And visiting the shrines

Of the saints with a candle

And garments of green.

Abdel latif Moubarak is an eminent Egyptian poet

Abdel Latif Mubarak is an Egyptian poet and lyricist born in 1964 in Suez. He is widely recognized as one of the most important poets of the 1980s. His poems have been published in numerous literary journals in Egypt and the Arab world, including Arab Magazine, Kuwait Magazine, News Literature, Republic Newspaper, AI-Ahram, and The New Publishing Culture. Abdel Latif Mubarak’s fame rests on his distinctive poetic style, which skillfully combines the beauty of words with profound reflection on aspects of life and humanity. His verses are imbued with sensitivity, emotion, and a profound understanding of the human condition. Over the years, Mubarak has received numerous awards and accolades for his work. In 2014, he was honored with the Arab Media Union’s Shield of Excellence and Creativity, recognizing his significant impact on poetry and literature. In 2021, he also won the prestigious East Academy Shield of Excellence and Creativity, a testament to his continued perseverance and dedication to his craft. He won a shared third place at the “Sergio Camellini” International Excellence Award competition, organized by the Italian association, Verbumlandi Art. His new poetry collection titled “A Thirst Attack” was recently released by the Supreme Council of Culture in Egypt. He has published several previous poetry collections, including “Feelings and Echoes,” “A Second Reading of the Body,” “A Second Experience with Death,” and “An Ember’s Glimmer.”