Kayan

First Poems” by Amal Dunqul is a collection marked by profound emotional, critical, and social depth. Written in the early years of the poet’s life, the poems reveal a raw sincerity of feeling and a simplicity of expression rooted in authenticity. The book explores a range of themes including love, human suffering, political and social critique, and the turmoil of the self. Among its standout pieces are “Green Eyes,” “Where is Christ?” “Confession,” and “Eugenie”—poems that fuse linguistic beauty with intellectual gravity.