Poet Salem Jumaa told Zoom Africa News: ”My collection of poems, ”Is There Hope?’, is a cry of conscience and a bridge towards peace.”

Shaaban Bilal

In a new literary release that enriches the cultural landscape of South Sudan, poet and legal scholar Professor Salim Jumaa Yor announced the publication of his first poetry collection, "Is There Hope?" This work serves as a mirror reflecting the complex realities and aspirations of a people yearning for stability and justice.

The pulse of the nation and its suffering

In a special statement to “Zoom Africa News”, Professor Salem Jumaa expressed his happiness with this literary creation, stressing that the poems were not just rhymed words, but rather “the pulse of the nation, the pains of humanity and its aspirations for a better tomorrow.”.

He explained that the Diwan delves into the concerns of the citizen who has been exhausted by the ravages of wars, highlighting the harsh economic challenges and the absence of salaries, which are the conditions that have burdened the people at a time when they were dreaming of a decent life in which security prevails.

A message of unity and coexistence

In his collection, Yor did not neglect the fundamental issues of nation-building; his poems included explicit calls to strengthen the values of belonging, identity, and peaceful coexistence. He stated in this regard: “My message is peace and joint action to build a state that accommodates everyone and preserves human dignity and rights, far removed from narrow conflicts.”.

Between emotion and the loyalty of a "mother"“

In addition to its nationalistic themes, the collection is rich with tender human and emotional expressions; the poet devotes space to love and longing through lyrical poems inspired by genuine life experiences. He also dedicates a chapter to his mother, describing her as his "first school" and an inexhaustible source of giving, in appreciation of her immense sacrifices.

Adding to the cultural scene

The head of the steering committee of the South Sudan Poets Union concluded his speech by expressing his hope that the reader would find in “Is There Hope?” something that touches his reality and revives the spark of hope in his heart, noting that this collection is “a modest addition to the literary scene in South Sudan, and a message that confirms that hope remains alive no matter how great the challenges.”.

Salem Jumaa Yore Maybong is an intellectual and literary figure who combines the strictness of the law with the gentleness of literature. He is a lawyer and a specialized contracts notary, holding a master’s degree and a higher diploma in public law, and is a graduate of the College of Sharia and Law at Imam Al-Hadi University.

In addition to his illustrious career, he has emerged as a political writer and thinker with numerous insightful contributions and articles in various newspapers and media platforms. His cultural activity is currently crowned by his chairmanship of the steering committee of the South Sudan Poets Union, making him an influential voice that blends national aspirations and human issues in his writings.