The Poem: Verses from Gaza

In Gaza's darkness, stars of hope still gleam,

Their strength and faith put our own to shame.

( Ayesha Hathurani )

In Gaza's darkness, stars of hope still gleam,

Their strength and faith put our own to shame.

( Ayesha Hathurani )

In Gaza's darkness, stars of hope still gleam,

Their strength and faith put our own to shame.

( Ayesha Hathurani )

Children gaze at the night sky, longing for peace's embrace,

Love's whispers pass from kin to kin, spreading hope's grace.

( Shyra Govender )

In Gaza's heart, we stand strong, united in our plight,

Children's dreams soar high, yearning for peace's guiding light.

( Romaana Lambat )

Lay down your arms, break free from greed's embrace,

Let empathy guide us, as innocence finds solace.

( Gillian Schutte )

Inshallah, your strength will never wane, Gaza,

From the rubble, your spirits rise, resilient and brazen.

( Anis Ahmed )

Inshallah, your spirit never fades, Gaza's resilient might,

From the rubble, hope emerges, shining through the darkest night.

( Anis Ahmed )

While hearing cries of pain, others perish in a blink,

Through fervent prayers, this too shall pass, we think.

( Grace Mavhiza )

I tucked my children in bed, held them close, safe and sound.

But morning came, shattered dreams, their innocence, unbound.

( Amtul Khan )