Tawfiq Sayigh

Tawfiq Sayigh (1923-1971) was an Iraqi poet. He was a leading figure in Palestinian poetry. He was born in Syria and exiled from homeland. He criticized world for remaining silent about Palestinian plight.

Wisdom & Quotes

• My land is a waste land

Its cities are silent;
Even the vultures have abandoned it,
Its trees have been uprooted,
Its earth is mud and excrement.
This land is not mine.
..............
My land
Is a handful of earth
Which I lost.
- "Aydan wa Aydan", Hiwar

Ryuichi Tamura