If I Were a Glass

About this book

Said Jamal Eddine presents Si j'étais un verre, published by Dar Sayd Al-Khater, as a collection of dated and numbered verse that functions as a personal poetic diary. The poems explore themes of grief, loss, and specific locations, utilizing surreal imagery to connect physical bodies, everyday objects, and intense human feelings. Writing under this poetic framework, the author documents shifting emotional states ranging from harshness to affection, and from intense desire to physical pain. The volume examines human relationships and universal truths through seemingly simple observations, capturing raw sentiments and distinct perspectives on existence.