The Semantic Employment of Prepositions in the Collection "Layla's Tears" by Abdul Hakim Al-Waili

Abstract

    This study examines the concept of the semantic employment of prepositions in the collection "Layla's Tears" by the poet Abdul Hakim Al-Waili, highlighting the pivotal role of these prepositions in constructing meanings and shaping poetic expressions. The study addresses a significant problem related to how these prepositions influence textual interactions and embody human emotions such as sadness and longing. The motivation behind the research is to develop a deeper understanding of how the poet utilizes these linguistic tools to expand the horizons of meaning, thus enhancing the overall poetic experience. To achieve the objectives of the study, we adopted a descriptive and analytical approach to examine the texts and highlight the semantic and artistic dimensions of these prepositions. The importance of prepositions is evident from the results, which confirm that they enhance semantic connotations and give depth to the emotional expressions in the poet's poems. The study also demonstrated that prepositions contributed to the interweaving of meanings between sensory and emotional dimensions, adding a beautiful dimension to the texts. For example, prepositions such as "to" and "about" are used to indicate complex human relationships and the poet's desire for connection and compassion, engaging the reader deeply with the text. The study also presents findings that demonstrate the poet's ability to use prepositions as an artistic device that reflects his personal experiences and embodies psychological conflicts. These prepositions also lend a natural dimension, creating a poetic scene rich in detail. Ultimately, the study demonstrates that prepositions are not merely grammatical tools, but rather rich semantic elements that reflect human conflicts, making the collection "Layla's Tears" a true mirror of profound human experiences.