The poem and the images are linked together. We wanted the artwork not to be devoid of expressing the lived reality in our country, Yemen, and at the same time we chose confidence as a form of trust in singing to embody not giving in to difficulties and experiencing joy despite the darkness.
The reason for our choice of singing is that we are cultural activists and artists, and we found it fitting for us. In the poem the expression is clear, and the images reflect its vocabulary.
In endless distraction
we have grown tired of pushing our days.
Where are we heading with all these years
while the phantom of salvation is faint?
…
Directions towards purpose are beautiful
[coming] from those who do not know your troubles with avoiding sunset.
The desert surrounds us,
whims fight causes over space,
and no one considers a temper made of glass.
So let us sing!
…
Your eyes are a constant position,
and your gazes are extended graves.
So sing
for the course of the river to divert towards your heart’s vessels
and the grass to reclaim itself.
…
Because your bond with the night,
surprises you at dawn,
and the adoration of the sea
pulls you away from the crowds’ gatherings on the shore.
So
in music put your absolute trust
because this ruin deserves betrayal,
and the fatal truth is not needed by anyone.
…
Far from a bleeding path
create a woman in your imagination,
be content with her legend
and sing.
…
Sing
until the opportunity comes.
Stay loyal to honesty,
say what others are quiet about
and plummet forever.
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