Ahmed Matar and Satirical Language: Political Poems as a Model

Satirical literature is no less important than other forms of serious literary writing. It can sometimes replace an essay or poem. Satirical literature is the most refined form of humor, especially when tinged with political slant. Thus, poet Ahmed Matar found it to be a powerful force in constructing his satirical political poetry, a suitable tool and a suitable means for criticism, sarcasm, and rebuke. His poetry appears comical in its appearance, but its effect is as laughable as reality itself. For those who care about it, it is more painful than a cruel death. It is a form of conscious criticism, blended with an innate sense rooted in the depths of a troubled and oppressed people. This political poet was shaped by the reality he lived, a people submissive to an oppressive authority devoid of sound thinking. He took it upon himself to confront this injustice, to take up the cause of the nation, and to express it in a unique style, using satire as his tool and politics as his medium.