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As curious lenses compete to capture our tears
Our pain-drenched smiles radiate, redefining the meaning of beauty
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Shackled with chains of occupation and oppression
Our awe inspiring dignity leaves you astounded
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Tear-gassed with poison, sprayed with skunk, tasered with hatred
Our mothers plant hearts, sprout love, flower compassion
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Besieged in concentration camps, Gaza, Nabi Saleh, Nabi Samuel, Beit Iksa, Beit Hanina, Silwan
Our children laugh at your shortsightedness, continue to play
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Denied Identity, freedom, Return, and simply the right to be
Palestine grew, a symbol of resistance, Palestinians, inspiration to all mankind
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Used as “guinea pigs” to test weapons and practice their supremacy
Cherished, the spearhead of global resistance
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“The old will die, the young will forget” they fantasised
We embraced life with passion unmatched
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Rafeef is right, her mighty words roar
In all shades of anger
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