It is hard to find the place in my throat where a sound may come and I may say a few words. On such days, as today, another 13, 19, or more die. But on such a day, the children do not die of famine, disease or earthquake. They die of a fire inside a mall, inside a kindergarten … [Read more...] about Villaggio Mall Doha Qatar Fire, A tribute to fire fighters
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A Poet’s thoughts about ARABANA a short film by Nayla Al Khaja at TEDx Abu Dhabi
Nayla Al Khaja shared one of her short films with us called Arabana, during TEDx Abu Dhabi. Please only watch the film knowing it is the story of abuse and neglect of a little girl and only if you are in the space and mind to watch such a movie. While watching … [Read more...] about A Poet’s thoughts about ARABANA a short film by Nayla Al Khaja at TEDx Abu Dhabi
Memorial Day 2012: A POEM
Memorial Day How does one mark the days that one does not remember How does one mark a grave with no name but only with a life inside no longer It is in service that most of these burials have happened and it is in remembering that we remind ourselves it is good not to … [Read more...] about Memorial Day 2012: A POEM
Mothers Day Poem and Thoughts…. Indeed BEST JOB
MOTHER’S DAY: On this day if you were to say only two lines to your mother, what might it be? Perhaps… Mother dear, you gave me a warm home when I did not even know the meaning of home Mother dear, your arms protected me when I awakened you at all odd hours of the … [Read more...] about Mothers Day Poem and Thoughts…. Indeed BEST JOB
Happy International Nurse’s Day May 12, 2012. A Gratitude to Florence Nightingale and YOU
Today I would like to honor all those nurses around the world who wear white on their shoulders and blood on their hands. Today I would like to honor all those nurses around the world that sit at the bedside of your mother and mine when we are too weak or busy. Today I would … [Read more...] about Happy International Nurse’s Day May 12, 2012. A Gratitude to Florence Nightingale and YOU