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 )