Poetry Unbound

Mosab Abu Toha — Poems as Teachers | Ep 4

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May 15, 2024
Palestinian poet and scholar Mosab Abu Toha shares poems about longing for return to a place of hospitality and memory in Gaza. He explores themes of family, identity, and resilience through his reflective narrative. The podcast delves into the emotional journey of the poet and his family navigating challenges amidst geopolitical turmoil and conflict.
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ANECDOTE

Ibrahim Abu Lughod's Story

  • Mosab Abu Toha's poem likely conjures Ibrahim Abu Lughod, a prominent Palestinian figure.
  • Abu Lughod, born in 1929 in Yafa, fled in 1948 but returned later and is buried there.
INSIGHT

Reclaiming Language

  • Mosab Abu Toha recontextualizes verbs often used negatively against Palestinians.
  • He uses words like "draw", "step", and "calls" to reclaim Palestinian identity.
INSIGHT

The Crisis of Time

  • The poem's central conflict revolves around the measurement of time, not just the brothers' argument.
  • This highlights how differing perceptions of time complicate conflict resolution.
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