The Sorrows Born Of Pride Poem by Yousif Ibrahim Abubaker Abdalla

POET'S NOTES ABOUT THE POEM: I penned this poem on Monday, March 16,2026. In this sonnet, I dive into the harmful effects of division in our society. It examines how voices filled with anger and blame whether masked by religion, tribal pride, or loyalty to a faction can rip apart the very fabric that holds our communities together. This kind of rhetoric doesn't foster truth or faith; rather, it often serves those who seek to manipulate and control. The poem contrasts these divisive forces with the ideals of thoughtful guidance and learning. When pride and narrow loyalties take center stage, scholarship and vision get stifled, leading to blind obedience that breeds resentment and stagnation. Ultimately, this sonnet acts as both a warning and a call to awareness: a nation can't flourish when its people are at odds, and healing begins when we choose understanding over anger, dialogue over exclusion, and unity over factional pride. The wounds of Sudan serve as a poignant reminder of these divisions, underscoring our urgent need for reconciliation, knowledge, and a shared sense of purpose.