Her poetry is greatly influenced by that of legendary Syrian poet Nizar Qabbani. She is clearly and strongly inspired by the simple language used by the late Syrian poet; a language that he once said, “was like bread, accessible to any ordinary person.” Both of them adore Damascus and were born in the same ancient neighborhood of Ma’zant al-Shahm. She does not deny the influence of Nizar’s powerful poetry, but indicates that she feels more inspired by Syria’s other literary giant, Omar Abu Risheh. Razan Ayaso is a talented poet living in Great Britain, with an aching heart left behind in Damascus. With three books to her name, the prolific young woman insists on making a difference, but laments not being recognized or supported by her native Syria. She knows where she stands today and understands perfectly well where she is heading, ten years from now.