Jerusalem
Sweet Jerusalem
What did they do to you!
Claiming your love
But cause you none
But sorrow and pain
Sweet Jerusalem
I heard you crying that night
Your frail beautiful frame
Trembling… aching… diminishing…
Your sad eyes avoiding mine
Sweet Jerusalem
I want to crawl towards you…
To kiss the aromatic scent
Of your ancient alleyways
Fall on my knees… repenting…
At Damascus gate, howling
I failed you… I let you down
Sweet Jerusalem
I want to embrace
That blue stripy dress of yours
Bury my face… bury my shame
Weeping
Asking your forgiveness
I’ve witnessed the crime
Sweet Jerusalem
I want to kneel down
Put my arms around you
Caress your weary brow
And murmur
Pardon me my dearest
I am sorry sweetheart
Sweet Jerusalem
I want to untangle your jet-black hair
Comb your gorgeous curls
Adorn your plaits with rainbow ribbons
And whisper… habibti
You look stunning today
Habibti… now show me
Your most charming… much missed smile
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Poetry for Palestine 
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