--- product_id: 11868899 title: "A Red Cherry on a White-tiled Floor: Selected Poems (Lannan Literary Selections)" brand: "maram al-massrikhaled mattawa" price: "฿1353" currency: THB in_stock: true reviews_count: 6 url: https://www.desertcart.co.th/products/11868899-a-red-cherry-on-a-white-tiled-floor-selected-poems store_origin: TH region: Thailand --- # A Red Cherry on a White-tiled Floor: Selected Poems (Lannan Literary Selections) **Brand:** maram al-massrikhaled mattawa **Price:** ฿1353 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** A Red Cherry on a White-tiled Floor: Selected Poems (Lannan Literary Selections) by maram al-massrikhaled mattawa - **How much does it cost?** ฿1353 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.th](https://www.desertcart.co.th/products/11868899-a-red-cherry-on-a-white-tiled-floor-selected-poems) ## Best For - maram al-massrikhaled mattawa enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted maram al-massrikhaled mattawa brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description A Red Cherry on a White-tiled Floor: Selected Poems (Lannan Literary Selections) ## Images ![A Red Cherry on a White-tiled Floor: Selected Poems (Lannan Literary Selections) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61Cs4gwyIRL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Taste My Pain *by B***3 on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on June 5, 2010* Desires unlived, passions unsatisfied, affections unwanted, these are the themes of Maram Al-Massri's exquisite collection of confessional poetry, "A Red Cherry on a White-Tiled Floor." Crafted with a severe, direct language, these poems sparkle like gold flecks in a pan. Provocative and vivid, Al-Massri's poems present a rare treat for the poetry lover.Al-Massri dissects the intricate and unfathomable workings of the human heart in this collection. Moreover, she not only examines love's spiritual side but details its physical one as well. Eros is a constant thread in these poems. Sexual desire is equated with the body's need for sustenance, a sacred mandate that demands obedience. My chest swells With a longing for lust A hot loaf of bread Bitten by the teeth Of your folly.Yet, even more prevalent than desire is the voice of the vulnerable. Al-Massri gives wings to the sorrows of the spurned. Being the rejected or unwanted lover is a central theme in these poems and she saves her revenge for the pen. Like grains of salt They shone Then melted This is how they disappeared Those men Who did not love me.Al-Massri's best poems journey beyond the purely physical and examine the spiritual dimensions of loving. She is heir to an ancient tradition found in Persian love poetry and in the mystic prophets. Like sin I cling to you Never desiring salvation.Or The serpent will die When it bites me And tastes my pain.When Al-Massri mixes the spiritual with the fleshly, the results approach the sublime. Desire inflames me And my eyes glimmer I stuff morals In the nearest drawer I turn into the Devil And blindfold my angels Just for a kiss.Al-Massri's voice is one that has gone unappreciated for far too long. Thanks to Khaled Mattawa's skilled translation from the Arabic, this modern Sappho's luminous musings and metaphoric fireworks have a chance for a wider audience. At their best, Al-Massri's poems mix a heady potion of wisdom and beauty. A sparrow dies in my hands. It is no longer warm and soft. No thoughts occupy it now and no dreams. It dies like a day without love. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Most beautiful poems in the Universe *by P***. on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on July 4, 2015* The most touching poems in the Universe - Amazing simplicity, honesty, and tenderness from an angel. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ wonderful poems *by H***K on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on September 25, 2019* marvelous poems! --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.th/products/11868899-a-red-cherry-on-a-white-tiled-floor-selected-poems](https://www.desertcart.co.th/products/11868899-a-red-cherry-on-a-white-tiled-floor-selected-poems) --- *Product available on Desertcart Thailand* *Store origin: TH* *Last updated: 2026-04-24*