Welcome to my stop on the excerpt tour for Rainbow of Emotions: A Selection of Poems by Djehane Hassouna. This tour was organized by Goddess Fish Promotions. On my stop, I have an exclusive excerpt from the book as well as the tour wide giveaway for a chance to win a $20 Amazon or Barnes & Noble gift card. Be sure to visit the other stops on the tour for more exclusive excerpts. Enjoy!
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Author: Djehane Hassouna
Publisher: Tellwell Talent
Publication Date: December 18th 2020
Print Length: 163 pages
Genre: Poetry
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Rainbow of Emotions is a culmination of Djehane's life experiences. It is a map guiding the reader through the confusing labyrinth of life, unravelling the complicated pattern of her intricate journey through poetry. Djehane writes poems about nature, events, and feelings, about life as a whole. She expresses her hopes and fears, her triumphs and failures, her gratitude and resentment. Every poem is linked to her soul! Every poem is a masterpiece in its own right!
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EXCLUSIVE EXCERPT:
Black and White
My origins combine both Turkish and Egyptian lineage.
Thus, I’ve experienced being both black and white.
Black in summer when, on the beach, the scorching sun
Is intent on barbecuing everyone in sight, especially me!
White when winter’s cold weather fades every trace of tan.
Black during the long and leisurely vacation by the sea.
White when sitting in the classroom during the school year.
I accepted myself as I was: either pallid or sunburned.
I resented being labeled according to the seasons,
And to the onlooker’s biases.
Briefly, I was praised while white, and blamed while black.
My family who was supposed to accept me as I was,
Disapproved of my looks; instead, they admired
Blue eyes and blond hair, while I was always shunned,
And spurned; I convinced myself that I simply was not one
Of the beautiful people; I considered myself
A failure since I did not succeed in pleasing others.
“Don’t believe anyone who tells you you’re beautiful!”
I took their advice to the letter, rejecting compliments,
And disregarding any flattering remarks on my looks…
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Djehane Hassouna grew up in Egypt where she received her formal education in French. Her fascination with French poetry and fairy tales has always inspired her writing. Djehane also speaks Arabic, Italian, and a little Spanish.
Djehane received her BA in French from the Catholic University of America, her MA in Comparative Literature from Vermont College, and her PhD in Romance Languages and Literatures from the University of Pittsburgh. Throughout her life, Djehane has continued to express her feelings through poetry in both French and English. As she writes, and as her emotions take shape into verse, Djehane becomes one with her poetry.
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GIVEAWAY:
Djehane Hassouna will be awarding a $20 Amazon or Barnes & Noble gift card to a randomly drawn winner via Rafflecopter. To increase your chances, leave a comment at a different stop on the tour each day. Good luck!
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