An Egyptian-born writer, I have obtained my degree in English Literature in 1983, from the University of Alexandria. I was influenced greatly by John Donne, the poet of the Metaphysical School. As a bilingual, I was influenced by the Arabic poetry of Gibran. I admired many Western thinkers like Ralph Waldo Emerson, Mark Twain, Oscar Wilde and Einstein (above all). My favorite philosophers remain to be Plato and Bhudda. I follow the Baha'i faith out of conviction, and live to help make the world one place for all with no boundaries. I believe duty comes before love.

National award in 1974 for volunteering efforts during the October war (known otherwise as Yum Kipur) to help alleviate suffering for the injured. I was only 13 years old.
The Most Accomplished Artist Award in 1978 in fine arts.
Second Prize in Poetry in 1981 from the University of Alexandria.
First Prize in Creative Translation ( poetry to poetry)in 1982, University of Alexandria.
BA in English Literature (Fourth on top of class)in 1983
Diploma of Fashion Merchandising 1986 (A+)- US
Diploma of Fashion Designing in 1988 (B+) -UK
Published in several American anthologies as a Poet. Published articles and essays in dozens of periodicals around the world on topics ranging from politics to fashion and beauty.

A single mother of Omar, born in 1997.I am working on poetry for children to dedicte to him on his coming birthday in December. email:n.alseidi@authorsden.com