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No Chance by Chance
Posted on January 27, 2018 by Nahida Exiled Palestinian
Dears
Ignore the galaxies
Forget the universe
Please listen carefully
Let mathematics speak
For an “average sized” single protein
To form by chance
From a soup of amino acids
The probability is:
Not one in a million
Not one in a billion
Not one in a trillion
Not even one in zillion
Not one in zillion… zillion… zillion
Zillion… zillion… zillion
And I don’t even know what zillion is
The probability is:
One in 10ⁿ
(Where n=300 )
In mathematics
If the probability is < one in 10ⁿ
(Where n=150 )
It is accepted as a zero probability
But wait
This is not the end of the story
That is only just one humble protein
If we explore more:
One of the smallest bacteria ever discovered
Has 600 proteins
What about human cell?
Nucleic acids
Carbohydrates
Lipids
Vitamins
Electrolytes
And much much more
Not to mention RNA or DNA
All arranged in specific order
Complex structure
Harmonious function
Intricate proportions
Exquisite design
Don’t you think
Saying such perfection is accidental
Is a little bit OTT
How many chance, upon chance, upon chance
Could “science” rely upon
Or use as an excuse
To explain away the mastery of this mystery, we call Life
“Chance” is not an explanation to how
“Chance” is not an answer to why
This is not “chance”
This is BNO
Be in Awe
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Free Freedom
Posted on January 21, 2018 by Nahida Exiled Palestinian
Life has taught me
The most wonderful thing about it is
All its treasures come free
* * *
Rocks and pebbles
Amazing stones
Mighty trees
Shining stars
Sky that shelters
The air we breathe
Hills and mountains
Shores and valleys
Rivers and seas
Sand and soil
Snow and rain
Clouds and breeze
Hands that feel
Hearts that dance
Joints and knees
Flowers and roses
Colours and shades
The eye that sees
Enchanting sounds
Humming birds
The ear that hears
Friends and family
Love and joy
The smile that heals
I also learned that
All its creatures… born free… born free
Why is the fight then?
Why oppress? why enslave?
When freedom is for ALL
And ALL is FREE
13-04-2006
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Who? You !
Posted on January 17, 2018 by Nahida Exiled Palestinian
I think of You
My soul fills with poetry
My heart pounds with joy
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The Last Encounter with my Atheist Friend
Posted on January 15, 2018 by Nahida Exiled Palestinian
A few day ago, I lost a dear friend, with whom I worked for supporting Palestine and the Palestinian cause.
We also used to have deep existential discussions about meaning of life, God, faith…etc.
Unfortunately, for many years, he joined the crowd who accused me of “antisemitism”, however about a year ago, he rethought his position and regretted what was done, came many times to visit me despite his very ill-health.
This is my tribute to the good memory of my friend, sharing with the world, our last encounter:
* * *
In his hospital bed
He spoke of agony and the torment in his head
“The closest I could describe”, he said
“As if my head is full of chains, entangled and rattling inside
While being pulled in every direction”
.
.
He told me he’s yearning to find some peace
Not through brain-numbing tablets
But the other way, the spiritual way
.
.
“Even though I was an atheist, I never was anti-religion
I always respected people of faith” he whispered
“Sometimes when I used to feel overwhelmed by life
I used to stop by the mosque on the way
Sit there for sometime
Watch people pray
Much love, warmth and peace
I always felt in that place
Calm and uplifted I left
Every time I’ve been”
.
.
Gasping for air
Gasping for life
Gasping for help
Holding on my hand
In utter despair
“I want to feel that peace again”, he said
.
* * *
“Did you try praying?” I asked
“Try it out, just say anything that comes to mind“
* * *
.
With tear filled eyes, and trembling voice, he said:
“but I don’t know how
I don’t know what to say
I don’t know where to start
I don’t know where to start”
.
* * *
“Just say God, help me”, I whispered
* * *
“God help me
God, help me
God, help me…”
He repeated passionately
.
.
Pausing for a moment, he said:
“I feel like a hypocrite
I don’t want to be a hypocrite
I never called unto God, never believed
I don’t want to be a hypocrite”
* * *
“You are not a hypocrite, just say:
“God, IF you are there please help me”
* * *
Tears streaming, repeating over and over and over again:
“God if you are there , if you hear me, please help me”
“God, I want to believe, God I want to believe…”
“God, if what am going through is my repay
for the bad things I’ve done in my life, so be it”
“I guess I know why I wasn’t able to believe
I refused to acknowledge my vulnerabilities
The need for someone greater is a sign of weakness,
I always thought”
.
.
“I know how atheists think
They think that people of faith are weak idiots
Gullible freaks
But how can that be!
When the strongest most intelligent people I ever met;
Were a devout Muslim woman and a Christian priest”
.
.
Just as I was leaving, saying goodbye
He asked me to write “the prayer I said”
On a piece of paper
I did
“God, IF you are there please help me”
* * *
May your God-yearning soul find its way Home
May it finally dwell in peace
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