Poems of Taghrid Bou Merhi (Lebanon - Brazil)

 

THE LIGHT OF GLORY

Taghrid Bou Merhi

We have a sky in the land that shelters

And spreads the fragrance of peace like a cover.

The dawn of sunrise embraces our soil,

Fluttering above hearts like a tender breeze.

We seek heights with our minds as guides,

And from our glory, we forge unity.

If the land ever calls for defense,

You’ll see me as a sword in an unyielding army.

Though steps may be heavy for some,

We are swift when the storm arrives.

We build life with a great light,

And we do not accept death that brings drought.

With determination, we restore the light

That once made the seas of greatness overflow.

God has not granted eternity to any people

Unless truth was their foundation.

© TAGHRID BOU MERHI - LEBANON - BRAZIL

THE POWER OF BELIEF

Taghrid Bou Merhi

Belief, a spark within the soul,

That lifts the heart and makes it whole.

It sees beyond the veil of fear,

And whispers, "Truth is always near."

When doubt surrounds, it holds its ground,

A quiet sound, a silent strength.

In every trial, every trial challenge,

Belief walks with us all the while.

Nosign it needs, no proof it seeks,

Just trust in what the spirit feeds.

For in belief, the world unfolds,

A faith that shapes the dreams it holds.

Belief is the seed that dares to grow,

In barren lands where doubt may flow.

It trusts in paths yet unexplored,

And finds its wings without a sword.

©TAGHRID BOU MERHI - LEBA

TAGHRID BOU MERHI

(Foz Do Iguaçu, Paraná, Brasil)

She is a multilingual poet, writer, author, essaiyst, editor, journalist and translator. She has authored 22 books and translated 32 books to date, 96 article to date. She is an active member of various literary and creative platforms. Her writings are part of several national and international magazines, newspapers, journals and anthologies. She is working as an Arabic language teacher for non-native speakers. She is a global advisor for poetry on CCTV Chinese TV and editor and head of the translation department at various literary newspapers and magazine. She was chosen among 50 women from the continent of Asia who had a significant impact on the history of modern literature.She participated in more than 90 foreign anthologies and more than 70 Arabic anthologies, and her literary works have been translated into 48 languages. She has won many awards for her write-ups.