Today I light a candle. Today I light a candle in silence but with many tears. I hold my breath as I think of the sisters and brothers around the world. All our brothers and sisters, all who carry the same light in their hearts and all who have the same color blood. All Today … [Read more...] about Today I Light a Candle
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UAE pays tribute to Nelson Mandela: My poem among 67 Inspiring Stories
When 2 years ago a dear friend told me about a tribute that was being organized for Nelson Mandela, I was so touched that there is indeed recognition of such an incredible man. A man who has spent his life giving voice to those that may not otherwise be heard. A man who even … [Read more...] about UAE pays tribute to Nelson Mandela: My poem among 67 Inspiring Stories
My trip to Palestine planting Olive Trees and visiting Holy Sights
For the Future Planting trees early in spring we make a place for birds to sing in time to come. How do we know? They are singing here now. There is no other guarantee that singing will ever be. Wendell Berry Thank you to all the people who made this trip possible. … [Read more...] about My trip to Palestine planting Olive Trees and visiting Holy Sights
A Poem for Martin Luther King
I Have A Dream Speak Poetry I sit in silence I sit in silence and in no prayer I sit with my hands together I sit not even knowing my name Beyond the space where I sit I remember him I remember the person that reminded us of the beauty of no colors I remember the … [Read more...] about A Poem for Martin Luther King
[Interview in English] Malala Yousufzai – the Voice of Courage
Some times I sit by the computer with out a blink of an eye or a breath. I want to say something about how I feel, but the words do not come out. This is one of those times. When I heard and read about the young girl named Malala that was shot in Pakistan few days … [Read more...] about [Interview in English] Malala Yousufzai – the Voice of Courage