Once upon some golden days
In a far away land above the clouds
There lived and thrived a tiny town
So close to Heaven, they called it Holy
A fig tree, bed of roses and a mulberry
A door, two windows, a grassy mud roof
Therein lived a girl with a cheeky grin
She fell in love as she opened her eyes
The moment she saw this land of glory
Whose heart wouldn’t melt and sway
Dazzled, before this beauty, anyway?
A hymn of angels, melody so sweet
For yearning souls, supreme retreat
Mistaken for Arcadia, as you meander
Tranquil serene
You’d think you’ve passed away, into Heaven
Scarlet poppies adorned her face
Blushed her cheeks with a hint of grace
Upon sleepy hill, rejoiced her children
Between her meadows, ran up and down
Her name they sung morning to twilight
Palestine, Palestine, Palestine
While she dozed off, one peaceful night
Catastrophe fell, upon her sacred ground
Hoards from hell came dashing in
Grabbed her neck with blood-soaked hands
Smashed her head against the wall
Slashed her throat with an army knife
Left her bleeding, from that day on
The land that’s holy fell to the ground
Closed her eyes, into coma nightmare
Cast in a spell of agony and pain
Her glass coffin you’ve already seen
Daily display on your TV screen
Sleeping beauty lies so still
Awaiting her prince in amble fortitude
A prince of peace to kiss her back to life
Heal her wounds with love grandiose
Sing her hallowed name, solemn and divine
Hold her splendid soul forevermore
Palestine, Palestine, Palestine
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Poetry for Palestine 
Many thanks, Nahida!
Wonderful poetry, wonderful pictures!
Yesterday I spoke with the Palestinian pastor of the Lutheran Bethlehem church, and he said it’s ways like this which can reach people’s hearts, as they are tired of hearing of politics!
Best wishes, Joseph
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Thank you dear Joseph for your comment and support
Indeed talking only intellectual politics fails to change people’s perception if their hearts are not deeply touched with the language of the heart
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