اشجارٌ في الذاكرة - By Sabreen Hamayel

Written By: Sabreen Hamayel

Category: Arabic Poetry

Competition: Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026

Sabreen Hamayel presents her poignant Arabic poetry piece "اشجارٌ في الذاكرة" in the Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026. This work is a stirring exploration of memory and the enduring ties to home, capturing the profound emotions associated with loss and remembrance. In a few vivid lines, Sabreen encapsulates the essence of nostalgia, making her contribution to the competition a memorable one.

About the Work

"اشجارٌ في الذاكرة" by Sabreen Hamayel is a powerful reflection on the themes of memory, family, and loss. The poem uses rich imagery and emotive language to evoke the pain of remembering a past intertwined with familial bonds and the longing for times gone by. The work resonates with a deep sense of nostalgia and an undying connection to home, as it explores the impact of personal and collective history on the present.

اشجارٌ في الذاكرة

Original Submission by Sabreen Hamayel

اشجارٌ في الذاكرة

أشجارٌ بعد أشجار

وكلُّ هذا الدمار

وعندما أدخل الدار

ماسكة حجار

تحكي لي عن الأشجار

ماتوا تحت النار

كلُّ الخُضار

أسألها سؤالًا ضار

أرى في عينيها انكسار

كمثل شجٍر في النار

أفتح عيني

عن يميني وشمالي

وشبّاكٌ فاضي

وأتذكّر أنّني

وأمي وأبي

وأعيش في بيتي

وأحلم كل ليلة بالأشجار

لأنني لا أريد نسيان الدار

أراها في منامي

يعذّب أحلامي

ألاقي أمي

وهي تبكي

التي كنت ألعب فيها في طفولتي

ومعهم حكاياتُ جدي

محروقةٌ في قلبي

أسألها: أين أبي؟

وهي تقول: لن يعود لعهدي

ليسوا بين الأحياء بعدي

وأرى سقف غرفتي

جدارٌ رمادي

وكتبُ خالي

أصبحتُ ختياري

مش معي

لوحدي

تفوح بشوق أهلي

ولا أنسى حكايات قومي

About the Competition

The Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026, hosted by Hashtag Kalakar, is a prestigious platform for poets and writers worldwide to share their literary creations. The competition celebrates diverse voices and themes, providing a space for participants to express their creativity and connect with a global audience.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to Sabreen Hamayel for her evocative contribution, "اشجارٌ في الذاكرة," to the Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026. Her work beautifully captures the delicate interplay between memory and emotion, leaving a lasting impression on all who read it.

About Hashtag Kalakar

Hashtag Kalakar is a creative platform dedicated to providing artists, writers, singers and other creative talents with opportunities to showcase their work and reach wider audiences through competitions, features and creative initiatives.