Arif Al-Sa'idi is a contemporary Iraqi poet who connects us to an ancient past. Through his poems, we may experience a mystical realm that is suspended in time. We may travel through desert sands to the heart of the Middle East -- to a place as timeless as life itself -- to catch a glimpse of the spirit of our distant ancestors. From the anguish of a restless soul residing in purgatory, to a father's love for his four-year-old son, Al-Sa'idi invites us to ponder the most fundamental aspects of our existence, both the earthly and the ethereal. He speaks to our ultimate quest for peace and fulfillment. Where did we come from, and where are we going? Straight from the Cradle of Civilization, Arif Al-Sa'idi brings us a rich and profound expression of the human experience.