Forays of the Heart

This small book renders the forays of the human heart into poetic journeys. The journeys of a serious man who has dedicated his life to help humanity, and the distractions of love that come his way. The poems reveal the wanderings of the heart in an open and honest manner. The writer is not speaking, it is his emotions, his trapped heart as it struggles to find requital for the offerings it makes and then as it struggles to heal.<br><br>Humorous at times, the soul searching in these poems also brings to us our own similar experiences, in many sections, you will feel that the author is describing your own emotions as he articulates the &quot;love&quot; experience that we all go through from time to time.<br><br>Keysar Trad is one of Australia&#39;s best known figures.<br><br>Trad has been a spokesman on issues relating to Islam and the Muslim community for more than 20 years. In the process he has given thousands of interviews and numerous background briefings to media and other organisations. <br><br>For nearly two decades, he delivered numerous cultural and religious briefings to community groups, churches, government and quasi-government bodies. He has also been a regular speaker at various events including peace and human rights rallies and gatherings.<br><br>Trad has shared platforms with highly accomplished Muslim and non Muslim speakers dealing with both religious and political issues.<br><br>Trad has translated several books about Islam and written and translated numerous articles on issues pertaining to Islam. His writings include essays on the common grounds between Islam and other faiths.<br><br>He is the founder of the Sydney based Islamic Friendship Association of Australia.<br><br>Forays of the Heart is Keysar Trad&#39;s first book of poetry