Poems from Oman

  1. Crossing

    عُبور

    by Abdullah al Ryami

  2. Our Old Bed

    فراشنا القديم

    by Abdullah al Ryami

  3. Please Don't Give Birth!

    ًرجـاءً لا تَلِـددي

    by Abdullah al Ryami

  4. Speed

    سرعة

    by Abdullah al Ryami

  5. The Speaking Hour

    الساعة الناطقة

    by Abdullah al Ryami

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You can read three versions of each poem: the original, a literal translation and a final translation. We hope the latter works as an effective new poem in English, while staying close to the original poet’s intention.

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