In this insightful critical study, Prof. Dr. Thair Samir Al-Shammari delves into the profound and recurring theme of gray hair ('al-shayb') within Abbasid poetry. The book meticulously analyzes how poets of this golden era of Arabic literature approached the subject of aging, wisdom, and the passage of time. It explores the symbolic weight of gray hair, examining its representation as a harbinger of dignity, a lament for lost youth, or a philosophical reflection on life's transience. Through detailed textual analysis, Al-Shammari uncovers the rich artistic and cultural dimensions of this powerful poetic motif.