You came here and turned the land into a paradise in ways we didn`t and couldn`t and maybe wouldn`t You were fleeing from vicious attackers whose demonic fury will never be forgotten, and I pray never be allowed to do what was done to you You came here and my brothers from all around the Arab world objected and sought instantly to destroy your dream of a homeland You quashed us over and over again. It was as if your presence among us was destined. Were you the strong medicine needed for our strong sickness. We Arabs don`t talk about our sickness to those outside. But we, maybe like everyone, are sick. Beautiful Israel, the verdant hills of the Galilee, The sapphire debths of the Tiberius, the Holy incrdulity of Jerusalem`s tight corridors that hold in its arms all of Abraham`s sons and daughters. I want with all of my heart that there never be a drop of your blood shed I want with all my heart, and I pray that you will live in peace and safety I want with all of my heart that |
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