أيا ياسمين التي من حلب
This poem by Tamim Al-Barghouti is a reflection on cultural and personal identity, set against the backdrop of historical tensions between Arabs and Turks. The poet addresses a woman named Jasmine from Aleppo, highlighting the differences in their ethnic backgrounds. Despite the historical conflicts symbolized by 'swords' and 'fires,' the poet expresses a personal reconciliation, forgiving the past for the sake of the woman's beauty and the connection they share. The imagery of slowing winds and reversing rivers suggests the power of beauty and love to transcend historical grievances and bring about personal peace.
| Word | Easy Meaning | Translation | Pron. |
|---|---|---|---|
| أيا | يا | Oh | ayaa |
| ياسمين | زهرة | Jasmine | yaasameen |
| التي | التي | that | allatee |
| من | من | from | min |
| حلب | مدينة في سوريا | Aleppo | Halab |
| وأهلك | عائلتك | your family | wa ahluki |
| تركٌ | أتراك | Turks | turkun |
| وأهلي | عائلتي | my family | wa ahlee |
| عرب | عرب | Arabs | arabun |
| وما | ما | what | wa ma |
| بينا | بيننا | between us | baynaa |
| رغم | على الرغم من | despite | raghm |
| ما | ما | what | ma |
| بيننا | بيننا | between us | baynana |
| سيوفٌ | سيوف | swords | siuufun |
| تُسلُّ | تُخرج | are drawn | tusal |
| ونارٌ | نار | fire | naarun |
| تُشب | تُشعل | are lit | tushab |
| لِعينيك | لعينيك | for your eyes | li'aynayk |
| سامحت | غفرت | forgave | saamaht |
| هذا | هذا | this | haadhaa |
| الزمانَ | الوقت | time | az-zamaan |
| وكُنتُ | وكنت | and I was | wa kuntu |
| عليهِ | عليه | on it | alayhi |
| طويلَ | طويل | long | taweela |
| العَتَب | اللوم | reproach | al-'atab |
| جمالٌِ | جمال | beauty | jamaalun |
| يُبَطِّئُ | يُبطئ | slows | yubatti'u |
| مرَّ | مرور | passing | marra |
| الرياح | الرياح | winds | ar-riyaah |
| ويرجعُ | يعيد | returns | wayarji'u |
| بالنَّهرِ | النهر | the river | bil-nahr |
| قبل | قبل | before | qabl |
| المَصَب | المصب | estuary | al-masab |
Tamim Al-Barghouti is a contemporary Palestinian poet known for his works that often explore themes of identity, nationalism, and the Arab world. He has gained popularity for his poignant and evocative poetry.
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