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قلوب الناس تدق جميعاً … دقدق دقدق دقدق
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وقلبي يدق حزيناً وحيداً… قدس قدس قدس
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Random Coincidences OR Purposeful Intelligence?
Posted on August 17, 2015 by Nahida Exiled Palestinian
How could one explain the existence of this expanding cosmos, which began as a simple event; a random, intense, dispersing, chaotic explosion moving into an orderly structured, finely tuned, mathematically measured, supremely complex, well-defined by laws and ever evolving towards further complexity- universe?
How many coincidences could “scientists” rely upon as a plausible explanation to the existence and evolution of the universe without blushing in total embarrassment ?
The complexity, balance, harmony and exquisite beauty which one observes would need an incalculable number of coincidences, an incalculable amount of matter, and incalculable amount of time, all of which are far greater than the mass, size and age of our universe.
The complexity, balance, harmony and exquisite beauty which one observes would need an incalculable number of coincidences, an incalculable amount of matter, and incalculable amount of time, all of which are far greater than the mass, size and age of our universe.
Before these gazillion breathtaking “coincidences” we stand in awe!
Bearing in mind the impossibility of ever disproving the existence of an Intelligence behind the existence of the universe and its laws, to EXCLUDE the POSSIBILITY of the existence of Purposeful Intelligence or an Intelligent Designer which could have caused such intricate complexity is not only narrow-minded, but also irrational and utterly unscientific, bordering on ridiculous.
Just like thought police and Medieval fanatics, some materialists would not even allow a discussion on the possibility of contemplating a hypothesis of intentional purposeful design (rather than random coincidences) as an alternative explanation to the magnificent existence of this sublime, finely tuned universe, yet they still insist on calling their rigidness, close-mindedness, and blind faith in gazillion coincidences, “scientific rational thinking”!
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Love
Posted on August 16, 2015 by Nahida Exiled Palestinian
Scent of Heaven
Taste of eternity
Screenshot of Paradise
Glimpse into the Divine
Love is the point where the Infinite meets the finite
Where the Boundless embraces phi ∅
Love is the magnificent energy preceding creation,
Causing all, to be
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Topography of my soul
Posted on August 15, 2015 by Nahida Exiled Palestinian
When I was seven,
At gunpoint,
I was driven out of my homeland, Palestine
A Naksa, survivor, daughter of Nakba survivors
Eyes moist, gazing at the horizon
Fixated towards Jerusalem
Ever since
When I was seventeen,
My family departed Libya, moved away, as did I
Leaving all my friends behind
“I will not go through this again” I thought
“No more friends, no more love, no more gain
No more loss, no more separation, no more pain”
I said to myself
At twenty seven,
A stranger in a strange land, London, UK
The chest of my beloved was ripped open
Valve replacement in his weary heart
Standing by his side in ICU
“Wouldn’t I wish it was me under the surgeon’s knife”
“I would cope better, if I took your place”
Anguish unbearable, legs… jelly, I fell to the floor
At thirty seven,
Gasping for life, in a hospital bed
Embroidering hope with a phantom thread
Wavering in and out of existence
Four years in the abyss
Watching in despair
My children growing
Playing alone, dressing alone, reading alone,
Going to bed without mama’s song or bedtime story
A breathing shadow
I linger at the brim of sanity
In daunting anticipation
Dreading the relentless daily questions of my toddler
“Are you feeling better, mama? Can you give me a bath now?
Can you tell me a story yet? Can we play outside today?”
“Does that grey colour in your hair mean you’re going to die soon, mama?”
At forty seven,
Grieving the sudden loss of my soulmate,
Burying my beloved in a faraway graveyard
Frozen, I curl inwards,
Staring at his face fractalising, covering every spot I lay my eyes upon
Frantically I run to me
Flicking through my memories
Searching every corner of my lost mind
Exhuming my heart, tearing it apart
Chiseling the kernel of my soul with my bare hands
Maybe, just maybe, I could find Khaled’s grin again
Meet his shadow, kiss his forehead
Catch a whiff of his scent around
Or hear one of his heartbeats just one more time
At fifty seven,
oops, not there yet !
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NO… NO
Don’t get me wrong
I am not complaining, not at all
I’m merely describing the lowest points in time and space
On the map of my journey, in the canyons of my soul
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The rest is magic
Swaying hills, and gushing waterfalls
Great big mountains with high altitudes
Buoyant meadows, and dancing rainbows,
Flowing rivers, pounding oceans, hymns of gratitude
Thank you Allah, Shukran ya wadoud
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Simple Logic
Posted on July 3, 2015 by Nahida Exiled Palestinian
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Since I know Love exists,
For I feel its awesome wonder
gushing through my buoyant soul
Absolute Love must exist
A Love Sublime, infinitely greater than mine
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I know Compassion exists,
I recognize its tender whispers
In the pounding of my heart embracing all
Absolute Compassion must exist
A Compassion Divine, infinitely greater than mine
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I know justice exists,
I crave for its harmonious glory
As for water in a desert, on a hot summer day
Absolute Justice must exist too
A Justice Supreme, infinitely greater than mine
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I know perfection exists,
I adore, dream of, and sing for
With every neuron of my bewildered mind
Absolute Perfection must exist
A Perfection Majestic, infinitely greater than mine
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Since I know beauty exists,
I see it in every face and every smile
Wherever I turn, whenever I look around
Absolute Beauty must exist
A Beauty Exquisite, infinitely greater than mine
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I know creativity exists,
In a fairytale of a child’s dream
Playing a heavenly tune, dancing by a stream
Absolute Creativity must exist
A Creativity Grand, infinitely greater than mine
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I know forgiveness exists,
As I bathe my soul in wondrous miracles
Heal your wounds, watch anger fade away
Absolute Forgiveness must exist
A Forgiveness Magnificent, infinitely greater than mine
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I know generosity exists,
I have tasted its splendid fruit,
Give, receive… Give, receive, watch the world goes round and round
Absolute Generosity must exist
A Generosity magnanimous, infinitely greater than mine
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Absolute, Infinite Love, الودود
Absolute, Infinite Compassion, الرحمن الرحيم
Absolute, Infinite Justice, العدل
Absolute, Infinite Perfection, الكمال
Absolute, Infinite Beauty, الجميل
Absolute, Infinite Creativity, البديع
Absolute, Infinite Generosity, الكريم
Commonly known as God, or Arabic Allah
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Celebrating Sexual Orientation, the Road to Liberation?
Posted on June 30, 2015 by Nahida Exiled Palestinian
I cannot help but notice the striking commonalities between two politically active groups who perceive themselves as uniquely “oppressed”, perpetually “persecuted”, “hated” and “marginalized” :
- A small part of their perception of the self has become their entire identity
- They display symptoms of victim-hood syndrome and excessive sense of persecution
- They exhibit intense craving for, and demanding of world-love, by hook or by crook
- They use slander and ad hominem attacks as means to win the debate, against those who stand by in bewilderment, and against those who don’t celebrate with them their self-obsession and self-adoration
- They criminalize those who ask questions, show signs of concern or express different opinions, share some doubts or dissent
In recent years, the entire Western political paradigm has been encapsulated in two main campaigns: the first being the right of LGBT to proselytise their lifestyle (specially amongst children) and to publicly celebrate their sexual orientations, and the second being “israel’s right” to defend itself.
The spectrum of political debate has shriveled to two pivotal topics, spinning in the orbits of “same-sex love” on the Left and “israel adoration” on the Right.
The candidate/ party who are most able to exhibit more love and support to both are the most likely to climb up the political ladder resuming leadership.
The more dedication a candidate/ party shows to both LGBT and the Jewish State the more chances of scoring high on the scale of “civility”
Too much time, energy and money has been invested in expressing “pride” of sexual orientation, and in publicly celebration sexual behaviour, all with the blessing and support of the political “elite”, world leaders and dubious institutions.
What a devious way to divert attention from scrutinizing the REAL issues of PERSECUTION, OPPRESSION and INJUSTICE !
The global and annual LGBT exhibitionist celebrations -under the banner of fighting for human rights against “persecution”, is coupled with persistent attempts to insert this “fight” in every other liberation and/or human right movement.
Juxtaposing the six colours ( hijacked rainbow bright colours which are for CHILDREN, which lures and attracts the little ones) over every other flag, became the litmus test for measuring the “progressiveness”, “civility” and “worthiness” of support of any particular organization, country and movement.
Does this not cause people to THINK, that maybe something is not quite right here?
Why on earth should “progressiveness” be defined by how much one takes pride in the sexual behaviour of a small group of people?
Why on earth should mankind be classified and divided according to their sexual preferences?
Why on earth should anyone be called “hater” and “intolerant” if one says they do not like their children, nor themselves to be exposed to live-porn?
Why on earth should anyone be labeled as “homophobic” If they kindly request from their brothers in humanity to keep bedroom acts where it belongs, in the bedroom, and spare our children the obscenity of premature exposure to unwanted sexuality or nudity?
How can such a request be considered “persecution” and “oppression”?
Logic of the absurd
If you are a Palestinian fighting for the freedom of your people and the liberation of your homeland, you have to give up your alienable rights to the land, and flatly aplogise for not liking very much the idea of sharing your home with your rapists, otherwise you would be called “racist antisemite” who wants to “ethnically cleanse” Jews, “persecute” them and deprive them from their “human rights”.
If you are a Palestinian who cherishes his history and traditional values, you have to give up your ethics and culture, start competing with “israel’s Pride Parade”.
You need to understand that your support for the “gay pride” public celebration of the particular sexuality of a very small segment of the population, is the first and conditional step toward the liberation of your homeland.
In order to succeed in defeating your oppressors, you have to make their sexuality your number one priority; compete with “israel”, organise PPP “Palestinian Pride Parades” which are bigger, more radical and louder than that of “israel”, otherwise you would be seen as a “backward Arab” and you would be called “intolerant homophobe”.
For whose agenda?
We began to feel the pressure demanding to insert sexual orientation as an”integral” part for our movement, which is extremely insensitive and divisive move at this stage of our struggle.
We began to feel the heat of abuse because we express concern for our children and ask for some sensitivity towards our culture
Having the view that sexuality is a private matter does NOT mean one is hateful or homophobic.
Muslim societies are concerned for the welfare of the whole society, and not just the pleasure of a few.
Exhibitionism and public display of sexual activity is deemed harmful for society, specially the most vulnerable and most worthy of protection, namely the children.
Premature exposure of young children to sexuality is like force feeding a newborn with chilli con carne and beefsteak followed by few cigarettes and an alcoholic drink.
Children are not designed or ready to cope with sexual activity as much as babies are not ready to digest heavy meals.
It is not rocket science to know that such early exposure is harmful to children.
When I expressed my concern for children, I was attacked, ridiculed, accused of being “racist”, “Homophobic”, insulted and threatened of being blocked by one prominent activist for Palestine.
Finally,
It is obscene that a self-profiled “supporter” of Palestinians, would completely ignore, reject and campaign to change fundamental aspects of Palestinian culture, ethics, model of society etc.
The Palestinian model of society has been successful in peacefulness, harmony, tolerance and family cohesiveness, since centuries and more, contrary to the imposed “Western” model, which arguably has failed in these respects.
What sort of support are we seeing, when in essence it asks us to abandon our cultural identity?
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Love grows forever
Posted on June 26, 2015 by Nahida Exiled Palestinian
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No matter how colourful
No matter how grey
No matter how joyful
No matter how full of pain
No matter what we lose
No matter what we gain
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Seen from above
Life is but a game
Captured in a story
Once upon a dream
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Awakened hearts
Tightly intertwined
Time and space do not contain
No separation no restrain
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Nurtured in adoration
Blossoms in drought as in rain
Shins through darkness
A cosmos exploding, supernova plays insane
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When injustice becomes the law
When confusion leads many astray
Awakened hearts
Always find a way
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Cherishing life, embracing all
Vessels of compassion heeding the call
Without distinction, holding creation big and small
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Let there be hearts tender and pure
Floating lilies in a nectar river
Sublime serene, love grows forever
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Art work credit to
Yasmeen Olya and Layla Nowras
Yasmeen Olya and Layla Nowras
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Absurdities
Posted on June 7, 2015 by Nahida Exiled Palestinian
BRAINTEASER
Look,
What a viscous “antisemitic” Palestinian apple, trying to bite the poor innocent knife and crunch its bones to pieces
Save the knife from being “ethnically cleansed”
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BRAIN-TWISTER
Zionism is Jewish Nationalism
“israel” is the Jewish state
“israel” is committing Ethnic Cleansing, Genocide, War Crimes and Crimes Against Humanity
BUT
All the above has absolutely nothing to do with Jews, Jewish people, Jewishness or Judaism
OK ?
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A Matter of Love
Posted on May 30, 2015 by Nahida Exiled Palestinian
Your writing is unhinged
Just be careful
Those people can seriously harm you
Aren’t you afraid?
Why do you throw yourself in harm’s way?
Tell me why?
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It is not a matter of courage
It is a matter of love
A love so great that every sacrifice worthwhile
All pain bearable
Love of Truth, Justice, Peace and Humanity
Love of gentleness and kindness, compassion and beauty
Love of babies when they’re born
As they take their first step
As they make their first smile
Then from then on, every step of the way
Love of children when they laugh
As they dream of hugging the world
As they giggle when they play
Flattering their wings as they fly
Love of earth running amok
Day and night chasing one another
Hoping to meet by the horizon
Out of breath kissing the sky
Love of oceans as they pound
Racing to sleep on seashore’s lap
Love of mountains as they rise
Love of rivers as the flow
Love of blossoming almond trees
Bridal dress in a magic show
Love of olive trees silver and green
Brushed with wand of a fairy queen
Love of daisies holding hands
and of poppies as they dance
Love of wheat meadows as they sway
Rustic gold in cool summer day
Love of colours, all shades and hues
Twirling dervish, rainbow in prayer
Love of stars and galaxies, big and small
Shimmering deep within my soul
Love of fathers as they gaze
At their little ones dazed with elation
and of mothers as they nurse,
Teeming with love and adoration
Love of life… ALL life
I don’t want to see it harmed
Let alone destroyed
Love of love without which life would literally cease to be
Love of love as it ushers chaos into sublime harmony
Love of love as it explodes, a million stars
When I look into my beloved’s eyes
I don’t want to see all that go
Do you?
Now, can you see why?
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Soul Tears
Posted on May 30, 2015 by Nahida Exiled Palestinian
When mountaintops are blown up to smithereens
When ancient trees are chopped to pieces
When fish and birds feed on plastic trash
When rivers churn murky and brown
When ocean azure oiled with tar
Anguished and pained
Then, weeps my soul
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Poetry for Palestine 