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Verses from Gaza

Through the power of poetry, we aim to capture the profound emotions and resilient spirit within the heart of Gaza, Palestine.

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Closed Dec 15, 2023

Through the power of poetry, we aim to capture the profound emotions and resilient spirit within the heart of Gaza, Palestine. This campaign delves into the multifaceted experiences of individuals amidst conflict, using verse as a poignant tool to echo their stories, hopes, and unwavering resilience. It's an ode to the human spirit in the face of adversity, seeking to bridge understanding and empathy across borders.

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Verses from Gaza

  1. The siege is a waiting period.
    Waiting on the tilted ladder in the middle of the storm.

    Mahmoud Darwish

  2. My home collapsed, the wall clock remained.
    The wall collapsed, on went The clock.

    Samih al-Qasim

  3. Three religions buried inside a city’s walls.
    Some kiss the walls; some walk beside them, emptied of belief.

    Naomi Shihab Nye

  4. If the cries of the little ones cant stop them
    Know that they are already dead.

    Abdul Wajid

  5. The foot soldiers will find no ground
    Their jackboots will melt on their way

    Roza Denice

  6. When these children would walk to the God,
    Imagine what would they tell Him?

    Mirza Iqbal

  7. They may destroy the concrete walls,
    But not the will of the souls within.

    Abdul Wajid

  8. I can't chant for peace and freedom,
    They took the bead of Gaza from my rosary.

    Abdul Wajid

  9. Body will die a thousand deaths.
    Stay firm, oh my little soul.

    Abdul Wajid

  10. Oh Gaza, don't be afraid of doing the right thing.
    Even if you suffer for what is right, you are blessed, the Bible says.

    Abdul Wajid

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