To A Palestinian Child
One day, I will watch you playing in the olive groves And under the lemon trees. One day, I will watch you splashing in the sea, Laughing...
One day, I will watch you playing in the olive groves And under the lemon trees. One day, I will watch you splashing in the sea, Laughing...
The only weapon I have, The only revolution at my disposal Is to teach my daughter The exact opposite of everything I learnt growing up....
Someday, a man will marry you, Not because he loves you, But because he loves the trappings of you. This, however, is a good thing...