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Brief author info: Nizar Qabbani (1932-1998) Syrian/Lebanese writer and publisher. Born in Syria; diplomat; moved to Lebanon, where founded publishing firm; wrote over twenty-five poetry collections and an autobiography.

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We need an angry generation, A generation to plow the horizons

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It's painful to listen to the barking of dogs.

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Our shouting is louder than our actions Our swords are taller than us. That is our tragedy.

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What we feel is beyond words. We should be ashamed of our poems.

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Our enemies did not cross our borders They crept through our weaknesses like ants.

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We praise like frogs, Swear like frogs, Turn midgets into heroes, and heroes into scum: We never stop and think.

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The word is a bouncing ball The ruler throws from his balcony. The word has been a shot of morphine. Rulers calm their people with speeches.

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