'Lost In Your Eyes - IMAN' Photo & Poetry Book

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Poetry is the visitor in my life 

1.⁠ ⁠What inspired you to start writing?

Writing was never a decision—it was a whisper I followed. I began writing because silence began speaking to me in verses. My poems arrive not by routine but by reverence. I sit quietly, not to write but to listen. And when the soul hums, I follow its rhythm with ink.

 

2.⁠ ⁠Can you share the inspiration behind some of your new poems for this book?

Many of these poems were born from moments I couldn’t explain—only feel. A passing face in a crowded street, a sudden memory triggered by a scent, a silence that said more than words ever could.

Some came from longing, others from peace.

But all of them arrived like visitors—unexpected, uninvited, yet deeply welcome.

I didn’t write them to impress. I wrote them to release.

 

3.⁠ ⁠Is there a scent, sound, or place that instantly centres you when you are writing?

The scent of rain on warm earth.

The sound of birds chirping at dawn.

And walking through nature—where silence speaks and everything breathes with calm intention.

That’s where I return to myself. That’s where words begin to arrive, not from the mind, but from somewhere deeper.

4.⁠ ⁠Who is your favourite writer, and are there specific works by this writer that resonate with you?

Rumi and Hafiz—the twin suns in the sky of Persian mysticism. Rumi’s words are rivers that carry the soul home; Hafiz’s are flames that ignite the heart’s secret longing.

With Rumi, I dance into silence. With Hafiz, I laugh at sorrow’s illusion.

Hafiz’s verse “I wish I could show you, when you are lonely or in darkness, the astonishing light of your own being”—that alone is enough to change a life.

They do not write—they reveal.

And every time I read them, I remember who I truly am beneath the noise of the world.

5. Do you see writing poems as a way to reflect the world back to your inner self or to others?

Poetry is both a mirror and a lantern. Sometimes I see myself clearer in it; sometimes I light a way for someone else.  

 

Personal Reflection

1 .⁠ ⁠What is your personal motto?

“This too shall pass.”

It’s more than a motto—it’s a quiet anchor in the storm.

It reminds me that joy is fleeting, yes, but so is sorrow. That nothing in this world—no triumph, no wound—is permanent.

It teaches humility in moments of glory, and hope in moments of grief.

I carry it with me like a talisman, because it holds both acceptance and resilience in four simple words.

 

2.⁠ ⁠How do you define perfect happiness?

A moment where my mind is still, my heart is open, and I belong wholly to the now. It rarely announces itself. But when it arrives, it’s unmistakable—like sunlight spilling through a cathedral window.

 

3.⁠ ⁠What is your greatest fear, and how do you cope with it?

My greatest fear is not fulfilling my highest potential—not becoming all that I was meant to become.

To leave this world with songs still unsung, words still unwritten, love still unexpressed—that thought haunts me.

But I cope by moving forward, one honest step at a time.

By choosing courage over comfort, growth over ease.

Because I believe our potential is a sacred promise—and I don’t want to meet the end as a stranger to my own becoming.

 

4.⁠ ⁠What is your greatest regret, and what have you learned from it?

I carry no regrets.

I have loved my mistakes—they were not detours, but necessary steps in the choreography of becoming.

Each misstep taught me something no success ever could.

They shaped my humility, deepened my empathy, carved out space for grace.

To regret them would be to deny the person they helped me grow into.

And I love him too much to wish him any different.

 

My Significant Others

1.⁠ ⁠What do you value most in your friends?

The ones who see your cracks and don’t try to seal them—just sit beside you until the light shines through.

 

2.⁠ ⁠Who are your real-life heroes, and what qualities do they embody?

My real-life heroes are not always famous.

They are the ones who wake up every day and face life’s weight with quiet courage.

Those who endure heartbreak, loss, uncertainty—and still choose hope.

Who still believe in love, in kindness, in their values, even when the world makes it hard.

They may walk beside us unnoticed, but to me, they carry the noblest strength.

 

3.⁠ ⁠Who or what is the greatest love of your life?

Words. They have held me when no arms could. They’ve been both my sanctuary and my rebellion. Through them, I’ve loved everyone I’ve never met.

 

4.⁠ ⁠⁠If you could have a conversation with any historical figure, who would it be and what would you ask them?

Rumi.

I would sit with him beneath an open sky, in silence first—because silence, I imagine, was his first language.

Then I’d ask, “When your heart broke—was that when the poetry began?”

And, “Did you ever write a verse that felt too sacred to share?”

Mostly, though, I’d just want to feel what it’s like to be near someone whose words still breathe centuries later.

 

5.⁠ ⁠If you had to choose a fictional character to be your life coach, who would it be and what wisdom do you think they would offer?

The Alchemist—from Paulo Coelho’s story.

He would remind me that true gold is found in inner transformation, not in things.

That when we follow our purpose with courage, the universe gently clears the path.

His wisdom would be quiet, but it would echo forever.

 

My Sense and Sensibility 

1.⁠ ⁠When was the last time you cried, and what prompted it?

It was when I recently read a love story—an original script that I hope I’ll have the chance to play in soon.

I wish I could say more, but I can’t.

All I can tell you is that it was so beautifully written, so full of truth and emotion, that I couldn’t control my tears.

It moved me in a way few things ever have.

 

2.⁠ ⁠What do you consider the lowest point of misery?

Despair.

It’s the absence of hope—the moment when even light feels like a lie.

It doesn’t scream; it quietly erases your will to try.

That, to me, is true misery.

 

3. What’s a belief you held strongly in your youth that you’ve completely changed your mind about?

I once believed everything had to be explained—measured, proven, dissected.

I worshipped the scientific, the rational, the tangible.

But life humbled me. Love, loss, mystery—they don’t obey formulas.

Now, I no longer need every answer.

I believe in spirit, in unseen forces, in the quiet wisdom of the heart.

Not everything real can be held in a lab—some truths live in the soul.

 

Be a Gentleman

1.⁠ ⁠How do you view the concept of a modern gentleman or gentlewoman?

A modern gentle soul is not defined by style or charm, but by emotional intelligence, consistency, and quiet strength.

They listen more than they speak. They protect peace, not ego.

They are grounded, honest, and unafraid to be vulnerable.

True elegance today isn’t in how someone looks—it’s in how they make others feel.

 

2.     What small ritual or habit sets the tone for your day, and why does it feel indispensable?

I move my body, I read, I step into the sunlight and breathe in fresh air. And above all, I connect with the people I love.

These simple acts ground me.

They remind me I’m alive—not just existing, but feeling, growing, and belonging.

It’s in these quiet moments that the day begins to feel like a gift.

 

3.     What is your most defining characteristic?

Adaptation

Like water, I’ve learned to take the shape of each moment—whether it arrives as fire or silence.

Life is rarely predictable, but I’ve found beauty in bending without breaking, in evolving rather than resisting.

Adaptation is not surrender—it’s the quiet strength to remain yourself, even as everything around you changes.

 

4 .⁠ ⁠If you were to write a letter to your future self, what would be the most important piece of advice you would want to give?

“Don’t forget the boy who once believed in the impossible. He still lives in you. Let him dream without limits.”

 

Product details
•⁠  ⁠Publishing Director : Josie Ho & Conroy Chan‎ 
•⁠  ⁠Publication date ‏ : ‎ 16 July 2025
•⁠  ⁠Edition ‏ : ‎ Illustrated
•⁠  ⁠Language ‏ : ‎ Chinese/English
•⁠  ⁠Print length ‏ : ‎ 144 pages
•⁠  ⁠ISBN : 978-9887127505
•⁠  ⁠Dimensions ‏ (cm): ‎ W297 x H420mm
•⁠  ⁠Book Name: LOST IN YOU EYES - IMAN
•⁠  ⁠Retail Price: USD62.99
•⁠  ⁠Book(Box Set) Descriptions: Hard Cover Illustrated Book with Special Gift
•⁠  ⁠Country of Origin: Hong Kong