Category Archives: Poems

We Walk on the Bridge by Mahmoud Darwish

You’re afflicted, like me, with a bird’s journey and this happens in the afternoon, when you say: Take me to the river you foreign man, to the river take me my road upon your banks is long And we listen … Continue reading

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Linda Thomas-Greenfield: The Cruel Face of America 

Background On 22/12/23, the UN has passed a resolution to boost humanitarian aid to Gaza, following several delays over the last week as the United States lobbied to weaken the language regarding calls for a ceasefire. The resolution, which calls … Continue reading

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The Mask of Sir Kid Starver

By Admin, 15/11/2024 Sir Kid Starver stands with words sharp and sly,A human rights lawyer, a mask, a lie.In Gaza, two million, starved and confined,Children and mothers left shattered, maligned.He denies the siege, turns away from the cries,Beneath falling rubble … Continue reading

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Defying Despair: Wael’s Resilient Odyssey

Background: Israeli Occupational forces (IOF) killed his wife, daughter, a son and grandson. The next day Wael Al-Dahdouh, Al Jazeera ‘s journalist returned to work. A few weeks later, IOF injured him and killed his colleague, Samir Abu Daqa, Jazeera’s … Continue reading

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Jerusalem by Nazar Qabbani

I wept until my tears were dry I prayed until the candles flickered I knelt until the floor creaked I asked about Mohammed and Christ Oh Jerusalem, the fragrance of prophets The shortest path between earth and sky Oh Jerusalem, … Continue reading

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246 Journalists Murdered by Israeli Occupational Forces During the War on Gaza 

Background Journalism is in the process of being eradicated in the Gaza Strip as a result of Israel’s refusal to heed calls to protect media personnel. The situation is dire for Palestinian journalists trapped in the enclave, where ten have been … Continue reading

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Gaza in Every Breath

Voice for Palestine, 26/05/24 In morning light, Gaza’s call,With my coffee, in my thoughts,In breakfast’s taste, its shadow falls,In every step my journey walks.On evening strolls with the dog,Under skies of endless blue,Gaza’s pulse within me throbs,Its spirit old, yet … Continue reading

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Gaza Warrior 

Background:During the Israeli war on Gaza, the donkeys helped the displaced people more than any of the world leaders.   Deprived of water, denied of fare,In Gaza’s siege, a burden to bear.Donkeys emerged, compassionate haze,Carrying the wounded in love’s embrace. Himar*, … Continue reading

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Keir Starmer’s Moral Crossroads: Power, Politics, and Human Rights

Background Speaking to LBC, Kier Starmer said “Israel has the right to do everything it can to get those hostages back safe and sound and Israel has the right to withhold power and water from Palestinian civilians”.  In the twisted folds … Continue reading

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A Child from Gaza

In a small house on Rafah’s ground,A child sat gently sharing life’s round,At the dining table, he sat like a dream,In his eyes, a glimmer of hope and gleam. Years of hunger and deprivation’s toll,A dry piece of bread, his … Continue reading

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The Fall of Al Hissan

Background: The Jenin Horse (Al-Hissan), was a sculpture built in 2003 by the population of Jenin, in the West Bank, along with German artist Thomas Kilpper. It was made from scrap metal and pieces of wrecked cars and ambulances. The … Continue reading

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Children of Hope

Voice of Palestine, 29/03/24 In the world’s embrace, children find their place, Amidst chaos and strife, they radiate grace. To music’s sweet tune, they rest and they rise, While echoes of gunfire pierce through our skies. Yet they play, they … Continue reading

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Palestine’s Unrelenting Pursuit of Justice

Background:Despite the countess massacres on Palestinians by the Israeli occupation, the ICC hasn’t been able to investigate these crimes nor sanction Israeli war criminals. The USA and Western countries were behind ICC’s inactions. Palestine, oh land of beauty,Occupied by powers … Continue reading

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