For Echo

A thought-provoking collection that delves into the depths of human emotions, relationships, and the power of language and art, often depicting a sense of longing, loss, and the search for meaning. The poems highlight the consequences of missed opportunities, the weight of regret, and the realisation of ones own limitations. And they explore the transformative power of lovethe relationship between the poet and his daughter, Alia, being a recurring theme. Through rich imagery and introspective reflections, Omar Sabbagh invites readers to contemplate the complexities of existence. Adam Wyeth, Associate Artist, Civic Theatre Dublin; Its always gripping when a writer turns the textual mirror on himself and starts to reflect on his own identity. For Echo is both a highly original poetry collection and a fascinating self-portrait. In it, Omar Sabbagh uses poetry and prose to challenge and dissect his own psyche: an examination more immediate and intimate than any scenes from a life. If Sabbaghs Echo is perhaps the ideal reader, in this book he allows us to see through an exceptional minds eye. There we glimpse the poet as he turns towards, and away from, the mirror. Fiona Sampson