Can you tell us a bit about the themes that often come up in your poetry? Owais Al Hasan: For me, poetry is the most effective means of expression. It represents the voice of the soul. A single poem can bring hours of happiness. Indeed, while there are many ways of expressing human emotions and feelings through various genres of broadcasting, research and criticism, poetry holds the most prominent attribute and place among them all.
About poetry’s relationship with music, he said: “It has a strong relationship. It captures the full spectrum of human emotions, be it feelings of joy or sorrow, the beauty of spring or autumn. Or the contrasts of sun and shade, dark and light. In all the colors of human existence, there is a musical rhythm.”
What is it about poetry that resonates with you? Owais Al Hasan: He who is happy with the freshness, color and fragrance of flowers, who feels the intensity of rain, who enjoys the smell of soil, who loves life, who suddenly remembers something while going about his daily activities, And who admires the innocence of children, all these experiences resonate with the poetic spirit. If you miss someone your heart beats and your eyelids get wet. If the moon and stars of the sky enchant you, then you too embody the essence of a poet. The only difference is that you may not have discovered the art of poetry yet.
Do you think the refrain of poetry adds a distinct musicality? He said, “Poetry is not just a distant concept. It is a fascinating reflection of life itself. Being a poet is a challenging endeavor, full of moments of grace and beauty. The poet understands the depth of the words. Do not believe that poetry is like music and music is a form of poetry. Both music and poetry captivate their audience. Who among us has not found joy in music or felt uplifted by a beautiful melody?
Do you feel that poetry can express complex emotions or states of mind? Owais Al Hasan: Good poetry has many dimensions. There is a saying in Arabic that poets are the disciples of Rahman. This shows how high and lofty the character of the poet is and also the importance and value of poetry. There were times when a whole poem popped into my head while walking home from office.