Oh Damascus, how can I describe the way I feel
When I am always haunted by you?
When I am always haunted by you?
Forgive me if I did not reveal my passion to you
For the sweetest thing about love is concealing.
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Nizar Qabbani (1923-1998)
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I am among the many who fell in love at first sight when seeing Damascus, a town which has never disappointed me.
This is a beautiful poem, Rami. Is this your translation?
Beautyfull picture. Makes me want to visit Damascus :).
Damascus is a very beautiful city. it has a special charm that attracks people locals and visitors. Its structures shows a good french influence in building/expanding a city. the many squares like sabe bahrat, omayyad square, abbasseyin square are such exmple. it is getting a big city with i believe 5 millions people. one of the things needed to be improved is parking....still Damascus is my favorite city of all.
Lovely poetry.
Ayman what is the title of the poem?
Dina, these are two verse from the poem "Tarsee' Bil Thahab 'Ala Sayf Dimashqi" (Gold Engraving on a Damascene Sword).
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