This is a translation of the poems of Nizar Qabani(1923 - 1998). Nizar Qabani is a revered poet by generations of Arabs for his sensual and romantic verse. His work was featured not only in his two dozen volumes of poetry and in regular contributions to the Arabic-language newspaper Al Hayat, but in lyrics sung by Lebanese and Syrian vocalists who helped popularize his work. Through a lifetime of writing, Qabani made women his main theme and inspiration.