A Tale for My Eyes

Author's Name: Najla Abdul Rahim Abu Assiya

Main Themes in the Book:

Memories and Nostalgia:
Many texts revolve around past moments, memories etched in the heart, and nostalgia
for people, places, or bygone days.
Sadness and Betrayal:
The author expresses feelings of disappointment, loneliness, brokenness, and betrayal in relationships,
especially after the departure of loved ones or their change.
Hope and Recovery:
Despite the sadness, there is always a glimmer of light woven through the texts, calling for clinging to hope
and rising again after falling.
Love and Loss:
Love appears as an overwhelming emotional force, but it sometimes becomes a source of pain through loss or
separation.

Identity and Self-Discovery:

Through existential questions on some pages, such as "Who are you?" and "Where did you come from?", the author's inclination to contemplate the meaning of existence and belonging is evident.

Literary Style:

Poetic prose, not bound by traditional poetic meters.
Extensive use of rhetorical imagery (e.g., moon, rain, flowers, ash, silence).
The texts are predominantly contemplative and sensory.
The Book's Message:
The book represents the soul's story in its fluctuations:
From the glow of a dream to the disappointment of reality,
From the joy of meeting to the pain of loss,
From a broken heart to attempts at expression or silence.
And in all this, the eye (al-maqla) remains the silent witness to every tale.