The Poet and Existence

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This study highlights key elements of Hatif Janabi's poetic achievement, rooted in his Arab heritage and enriched by Polish culture's unique Slavic character. His poetry reflects a profound sensitivity to life's hardships and the painful alienation of expatriation, revealing a philosophy of existence that resonates with universal human concerns. Janabi's work serves as a bridge between Eastern and European cultures, showcasing a rich intellectual depth. The themes in his poetry are diverse, exploring various facets of human life, including setbacks, hopes, and disappointments. He addresses the darker aspects of humanity while also humanizing animals and objects, searching for lost human traits. The texts not only engage readers and critics with their content but also captivate through their semantic and rhetorical elements. Interpretations of the poems and their titles reveal the aesthetic and symbolic richness of the poetic contexts. Janabi's poetry embodies a partnership with both desert and emptiness, sources of the creator's fear. Despite the tension between dark themes and illuminated spaces, he merges these opposites into a cohesive vision accessible only to poets. They alone can perceive a complete life amidst the wild sands, rich with secrets. This symbolism of the desert unveils its surreal nature, filled with contradictions that often go unnoticed. The poet grapples with the fear of losing oneself in this dark worl