Why Did You Leave the Horse Alone?

Knowing Darwish's background, I'm curious about the personal or political moments that led to this collection. Did the themes emerge from specific experiences or events?

The poems evoke such deep feelings of exile and loss that I kept thinking about how universal these emotions are, especially for those far from home.

The symbolism felt so powerful and layered — I wonder if Darwish intentionally used these motifs to connect personal and collective histories.