Category Archives: Letters to the Olive Tree

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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