Category Archives: Letters to the Olive Tree

Letter 4 to the Olive Tree: The Seeds of Tomorrow

Phalapoem editor, 30/11/25 Dear Olive Tree, This morning, I watched a child plant a sapling beside your roots. His small hands pressed the soil with care, his face shining with a quiet pride he could not yet name. The air … Continue reading

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Letter 3 to the Olive Tree: The Hands That Harvest

Phalapoem editor, 22/11/25 Dear Olive Tree, When the autumn sun begins to soften over the hills of Palestine, your branches grow heavy with blessings. The valleys of Jenin, the terraces of Nablus, the slopes of Hebron, all come alive with … Continue reading

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Letter 2 to the Olive Tree: The Seasons of Struggle

Phalapoem editor, 10/11/25 Dear Olive Tree,How many storms have passed over your branches, how many seasons of silence have you endured? Your bark bears the story of centuries — carved by wind, scarred by fire, yet still you rise against … Continue reading

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Letter 1 to the Olive Tree: A Love Story with Palestine

Phalapoem editor, 5/11/25 Dear Olive Tree,You have stood here longer than memory — your roots gripping the earth like an ancient prayer. I see your silver leaves shimmer in the morning sun, whispering to the wind that carries the scent … Continue reading

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