A Breeze from the East

<p>This novel collection from Wael Almahdi is English poetry at some of its finest. It is global transcending both time and style-as Flamur Vehapi states in his foreword a true gem in the world of poetry. Readers may find themselves at turns intrigued inspired deeply contemplative and smiling.</p><p></p><p>Almahdi's work culminates in the creation of Mashriqi English a poetic register that merges the expressive depth of contemporary English with the multifaceted centuries-old Perso-Arabic poetic tradition.</p><p></p><p class=ql-align-center><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0)>By seamlessly blending Arabic Persian and Urdu in English verse Wael Almahdi has proven himself an accomplished bard and an innovator pushing the boundaries of English poetry and challenging notions of English as an un-Islamic language. Mashriqi is new but grounded in a centuries-old tradition of Muslims incorporating Perso-Arabic vocabulary into their native languages. This novel endeavor deserves our attention. </span></p><p class=ql-align-center><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0)>-</span><strong style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0)>Muhammad Ali Mojaradi</strong><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0)> author of </span><em style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0)>The Flame of Love: Rumi's 100 Most Passionate Poems</em></p><p class=ql-align-center></p><p class=ql-align-center><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0)>With open arms Almahdi welcomes us to the future of poetry: multilingual and marrying global styles and tropes that some would consider incompatible (true lovers however have always known otherwise). As if simply lowering the net on a tennis court Almahdi's compositions gleefully hop over the borders of past and present east and west the daily and eternal. This is a masterpiece. </span><strong style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0)>-Crescent Reviews</strong></p><p class=ql-align-center></p><p class=ql-align-center><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0)>Wael Almahdi's debut poetry collection introduces a confident and eloquent voice to the contemporary literary scene. His poems delve into themes that resonate with millions yet have often been overlooked in English-language publications. A gifted linguist Wael masterfully blends multilingual elements into his verses creating a rich and layered poetic experience. His Mashriqi poetry rooted in a deep understanding of various Islamic and Eastern languages and cultures is a much-needed addition to today's poetic landscape. This collection not only showcases his talent but also broadens the scope of representation in modern poetry. </span></p><p class=ql-align-center><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0)>-</span><strong style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0)>Hammad Rind</strong><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0)> author of </span><em style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0)>Four Dervishes</em></p><p class=ql-align-center></p><p class=ql-align-center><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0)></span><em style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0)>A Breeze from the East</em><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0)> is a remarkable collection of poems that captures the essence of human experience with depth and grace... Whether you are a seasoned lover of poetry or new to the genre this collection is a journey worth taking-one that lingers long after the final page. </span></p><p class=ql-align-center><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0)>-</span><strong style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0)>Laureta Rexha</strong><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0)> author of </span><em style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0)>When My Absence Becomes a Moon</em></p>