Belongings of the Soul Samar Ghattas
When you look into your eyes in the mirror You see people you know You know from where to approach them And why you treat them like they are part of your own self: This is one aspect of a “wide world” A world: Consisting of complex details And “different stories” These stories: Influenced you and compensated for your Naivety and ignorance These stories were formed and united with you With your concerns through Their concerns: Crystallized in your own persona and views on life Your life: Not different from the others lives But others: Don’t feel what you feel Your feelings: Are unique and ambiguous unfolding manipulations and wishes Thus encompassing pain and victories, secrets and desires, Encompassing the search for help, anger, love and sacrifice and other things These things are: Secluded, dark, selfish in their approach towards Preserving the self and the self-worthiness Your eyes guard it so that it doesn’t escape your mouth Your eye: Is your mouth It is you and your belongings together You: Is you And they: With all their aspects and contradictions are “Belongings of the Soul” |