Blog About Palestine Day
May 1, 2008 | 9:52 am***UPDATE #1:*** A Facebook event for this initiative has been created. Please join the event and pass the message on to your friends (more info here).
***UPDATE #2:*** A list of possible topics to write about can be found (here and here).
***UPDATE #3:*** A small list of bloggers who are participating in the event is published here.
***UPDATE #4:*** A sample harvest list of blog posts contributed to this event has been published here.
Dear all,
May 15th of this year is the 60th anniversary of the Palestinian Nakba –which marked the beginning of the modern age Palestinian plight and suffering. This date is remembered annually on local, regional, and global levels.
I am certain that many in the blogosphere will dedicate some posts to commemorate this tragic event. However, inspired by the success of the “Blog About Jordan Day” initiative, i would like to start a formal initiative to encourage everybody to dedicate one post on Thursday, May 15th, to talk about Palestine or the Palestinian Experience.
There are no restrictions on what you can write, or the language that you can use. Really, anything that talks about Palestine, or the Palestinians; in the past, present, or future; political, social, economical, or any other aspect is welcomed. The goal of this event will be to share thoughts, and raise awareness about the Palestinian situation. Hopefully, with everyone’s support, this will be such a spectacular event that it will catch the eye of the mainstream media (specially that the Palestinian situation is inadequately and incorrectly represented in most of the western media outlets).
FAQ:
- Do I have to be Palestinian / Arab to participate ?
No, everybody is welcomed to join in on this effort. - Does it have to represent the Palestinian point of view (or be a positive article) ?
No, you are free, and encouraged, to write whatever you want. - Does it have to be about the Nakba precisely ?
No, you can talk about the history of the Palestinian plight, current internal and external affairs, or outlooks for possible future resolutions to this conflict and how do you think can we achieve and maintain peace. - Does it have to be a political article ?
No, you are free to talk about any aspect of the Palestinian life inside and outside Palestine. You are free to talk about whatever you want.
I would appreciate it if you could help me spread the word about this event. For your convenience, i have created some simple counters and banners for this event. You can find their code below:
Thank you in advance for your help and support.
**UPDATE:** Thanks to Qwaider for mentioning that blogs *hosted* on Wordpress.com (and possibly other engines) might face some trouble embedding JavaScript code as is done above. If this is the case for you, you can use the following image banners below:
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Qwaider قويدر
On May 1, 2008 | 10:40 amAwesome Idea, you can count me in
Qwaider قويدر
On May 1, 2008 | 11:15 amYou’re shining on my blog and on Qwaider Planet… lets light this candle
sharifo
On May 1, 2008 | 12:28 pmI’m soooooooooooooooo IN
good idea, should spread it widely !
Mona
On May 1, 2008 | 1:51 pmGreat idea. Thanks for your effort.
za3tar
On May 1, 2008 | 4:35 pmQwaider: Thank you for your support, both on your blog and the Qwaider Planet … let’s light this candle.
Sharifo: Yislamoo Sharif … thanks for your support.
Mona: Thank you for your support. I do look forward to reading your article.
Summer
On May 1, 2008 | 5:48 pmThanks!
I’m in!
za3tar
On May 1, 2008 | 6:12 pmSummer: Thanks for your support, i’m looking forward to reading your post.
loolt
On May 1, 2008 | 6:34 pmgreat iniative and great banners
Maioush
On May 1, 2008 | 11:30 pmGreat idea, ya3teek el 3afyeh, inshalla i’m in
Dandoon
On May 2, 2008 | 2:01 amGreat effort. i am in
za3tar
On May 2, 2008 | 2:46 amloolt: Thanks for the compliments. I hope you could join us in this effort.
Maioush, Dandoon: Thanks, and i’m looking forward to reading your articles.
loolt
On May 2, 2008 | 12:21 pmI plan on it.
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SimSim
On May 2, 2008 | 8:13 pmGreat Idea
I am in akeed
Falastini Hurr
On May 2, 2008 | 11:43 pmMark you calendar for May 23-25 where we assert the Palestinian National rights. We will say it loud that we will never forget. Palestinians are the Key holders of peace. Join the thousands and strengthen the network of the thousands of activists. Express your opinion and let the many panelists know of where Palestine should go. Support our efforts to empower our community and assert the Palestinians right of return. Join the many Palestinian Americans and their supporters in Chicago commemorating the 60th year of the forced exile of the Palestinian people. Be pro active, ask questions to the Panelists and discuss the current event. We must empower ourselves and make a strong network for Justice, Peace and Freedom. Be pro active. Enough talks, actions are required.
Ola from Ghazza
On May 3, 2008 | 4:59 amI’m participating
thanks for the thought !
salaamat
FaRaH M
On May 3, 2008 | 12:18 pmi am in insallah
thanks
yasmina
On May 4, 2008 | 3:47 pmiam with you in this day
ATW
On May 4, 2008 | 8:40 pmThe best idea ever! I think everyone who committed to writing should write about Israelis terrorism, Apartheid, massacres and ethnic cleansing that has been admitted to by the founders of this little country of terrorists. The new attacks on Arabs or Muslims (and believe me, Arab Christians are not considered Christians in the eyes of the blind Christian Zionist groups here in the US) have produced such “new” names as “Jihadist” against anyone who supports the Palestinian cause. Likewise, a new word that a friend introduced on Wordpress is NaZionist! This is what we should use against these thugs.
I hope you can also create a counter about Israeli terrorism and the number of civilians killed..
Nex Year in Jerusalem!
Best wishes!
ATW
ATW
On May 4, 2008 | 8:45 pmThe best idea ever! I think everyone who committed to writing should write about Israelis terrorism, Apartheid, massacres and ethnic cleansing that has been admitted to by the founders of this little country of terrorists. The new attacks on Arabs or Muslims (and believe me, Arab Christians are not considered Christians in the eyes of the blind Christian Zionist groups here in the US) have produced such “new” names as “Jihadist” against anyone who supports the Palestinian cause. Likewise, a new word that a friend introduced on Wordpress is NaZionist! This is what we should use against these thugs.
I hope you can also create a counter about Israeli terrorism and the number of civilians killed..
Next Year in Jerusalem!
Best wishes!
ATW
Iman
On May 4, 2008 | 11:10 pmGreat idea! I am definitely in!
something I left on Loolt’s blog
Israel is actually holding a 3 day celebration in Jerusalem as well
This is from an event description on Facebook:
To celebrate 60 years of independence, israel is planning a large-scale birthday bash with events taking place in many different countries around the world. In Jerusalem, a 3-day conference, under the title “Facing Tomorrow” is planned from May 13 – 15, to which many world leaders and celebrities have been invited and plan to attend.
To let the world know and those gathered to celebrate israel see and hear us - on May 15 - 21,915 (365 days x 60 years) black balloons will launch over the skies of Jerusalem. We aim to turn the skies over israel’s celebrations black to let people know that there is another side of the story, a side of heartache, suffering and dispossession. At the same time, each balloon will carry a letter from a Palestinian child expressing his/her hope for the future.
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=11892661164
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So if you have any little sisters, brothers, kids, nieces, nephews, cousins please ask them to take the time out to write a letter, which you can post on the Event’s wall - in their name.
Maher
On May 5, 2008 | 5:49 pmI LOVEEEEEEEEEEE THE IDEA THANK DUDE!
iMuslim
On May 5, 2008 | 7:16 pmAssalamu ‘alaykum
I came across this post via the Facebook events page. I am one of the editors of Ijtema.net, a group blog set up to highlight the best of the Muslim blogosphere. I’d like to help promote this event, insha’Allah. I was thinking of posting a selection of the best, most moving entries on our site, on May 15th or 16th (as soon as we can harvest the links to read through them). Would you be able to help me coordinate this task? I am not sure who is in charge of the Facebook event, otherwise I was going to ask them to message all the members closer to the day, and ask them to forward us the links to their blog posts.
Anyway, please contact me to discuss the idea, asap.
Salaams
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Eddie
On May 6, 2008 | 12:21 amI’m definitely in! Very proud to take part…
bruisedearth.org
Wasim
On May 6, 2008 | 12:35 amI am in 100% inshallah
Mohammad Irshid
On May 6, 2008 | 1:17 amthank you very much.
will be done >
FREE 4 PALESTINE
mo
On May 6, 2008 | 11:50 amnice idea
everyday should be blog about palestine day no
i will plug u on my blog
Mafish Falastin
On May 6, 2008 | 8:39 pmYou can’t blog about “Palestine” because there’s no such thing as “Palestine”.
Only Israel.
:+:
Basem
On May 7, 2008 | 9:06 pmI’m provoked to write once again… i shall prepare a piece for it, i’m in.
Albert
On May 7, 2008 | 11:30 pmFrom catalonia with love to palestinan people, in this important day for they , and important for the world…
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uma
On May 11, 2008 | 4:14 amnice one!
im also in.
uma
On May 11, 2008 | 4:16 amFrom the philippines, WE LOVE YOU PALESTINE.
uma
On May 11, 2008 | 4:20 amDear Mafish Falastin……
where do u live??? have you ever read a book about the “israel” now?
ِAhmed Badrah
On May 11, 2008 | 6:14 amim in as well ,,,
visit my blog to know what im preparing for the Nakba Day ,, http://www.ahmedbadrah.com
thanx a lot Mr.Za3taR for reminding us (= ,,
regards ,,
Mafish Falastin
On May 11, 2008 | 9:27 amuma,
I live in Israel, the country that DOES exist.
uma
On May 11, 2008 | 6:08 pmmafish,
i was born and raised in israel yet i still believe that there’s FALASTIN.
uma
On May 11, 2008 | 6:11 pmMafish,
i was born and raised in israel. im a proud arab falastini who used to live in israel.
uma
On May 11, 2008 | 6:13 pmi love israel, it will always be my country of course. and i still believe in FALASTIN.
it was there ever since. if you read the jews bible, its even mentioned there.
uma
On May 11, 2008 | 10:08 pmRepublic, which has declared its own independence. Large parts of the country is occupied by Israel, and final status of Palestine is not settled. Palestine is recognized by about 100 nations, but not by most Western powers, nor the United Nations.Day of independence: November 15, 1988.CLIMATE AND GEOGRAPHY
Palestine is one of the smallest countries in the Middle East, and most of its territory remains under Israeli occupation and control. Important areas are also used by Jewish extremist settlers claiming that this land has been given to them by God.
Effectively, the Palestinians today control less than 1,000 km². Both the West Bank and the Gaza Strip is a mixture of fertile ground and desert, with little rain in many zones, and sufficient rain in other zones. Many areas rely upon water coming from the mountains.
The economy of the country is heavily depending on Israel’s, as many goods have to be exported to Israel, and as many Palestinians work in Israel. Economic conditions are hard, and worst in the Gaza Strip.
Palestine has a new and fresh democracy that is working on the surface (in terms of free elections) but which is dominated by heavy corruption and a ruthless police and intelligence. It is also the victim of the decisions of certain organizations like Hamas, and foreign governments like the US and the Israeli.
Mafish Falastin
On May 12, 2008 | 8:45 amuma,
You can believe that there’s neverneverland or Oz and that won’t make it so.
Mafish Falastin.
There is ONLY Israel.
Get used to it.
And no, the Bible does NOT mention a place called “Palestine”. It does mention the land of Israel though- and mentions that it only belongs to the nation of Israel:
“And Abraham gave all that he had to Isaac. But to the sons of the concubines that Abraham had, he gave gifts and sent them away from his son while he yet lived, eastward, to the east country.” (Genesis 25:5-6)
Genesis 12:7 And the L-rd appeared unto Abram, and said: ‘Unto thy seed will I give this land’…
Genesis 26:4 and I will multiply thy seed as the stars of heaven, and will give unto thy seed all these lands…
Genesis 28:13 And, behold, the L-rd stood beside him, and said: ‘I am the L-rd, the G-d of Abraham thy father, and the G-d of Isaac. The land whereon thou liest, to thee will I give it, and to thy seed.
And so on and so on….
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((( rebell.tv ))) blog - heute vor 60 jahren: israel erklärt sich in tel aviv unabhängig
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On May 14, 2008 | 8:08 pmلقاؤنا غداً يا عزيزي زعتر :))) ان شاء الله
شكرا بجد ع الفكرة الروووووعة
تحياتي
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sham4me
On May 15, 2008 | 9:28 amبالتأكيد لنا شرف المشاركة … جزاك الله عن أمة الإسلام كل خير … صديقتك نوّارة الجيران … نور الشام
Dont be sad blog
On May 15, 2008 | 11:19 amThe origin of the olive tree
http://dontbesadblog.wordpress.com/2008/05/15/the-origin-of-the-olive-treee/
Mafish Falastin
On May 15, 2008 | 12:25 pmTHE “NAQBA” IS JUST ANOTHER ARAB LIE
John Sears
On May 15, 2008 | 12:44 pmI’m a friend of Palestine in England. In thinking what we can do to support Palestine, we often focus on the negative - what we can say or do against Israel and its supporters. However, I’m convinced we need to devote our energies instead to positive things, on things that will make life better for Palestine. I also think we cannot wait for the world to come to the aid of Palestine. To my mind, the best way to mark this sad anniversary would be for Palestinians and their friends to put aside any differences and unite in the common cause of creating a great home for future generations.
Solomon2
On May 15, 2008 | 2:58 pmThoughts on Nakba Day
Ibrahim Hussein
On May 15, 2008 | 3:01 pmI am late but hopefully not too late, today is the event and i will try to write and contribute with whatever I can…
chuza.org
On May 15, 2008 | 3:50 pm60 anos da Nakba, bloguea a prol de Palestina…
Umha ciber-campanha propõe que os blogueiros de todo o mundo dediquem o 15 de maio a publicar algo sobre Palestina no seu blogue rememorando que hoje há 60 anos da Nabka, o dia em que Israel começou a botar aos palestinianos da sua terra. “Nom há …
Falastini Hurr
On May 15, 2008 | 6:33 pmisrael is in danger. 60 years and we are still more strong in our pursuit of our National rights. israel is scared. They have pressured so many head of states to attend their so called independence? Independence from whom? The Palestinians never fought the Jews. The Europeans who kicked the Jews out. In return the ZIONIST Jews , through criminal ways, ethnic cleansed the Palestinians.
Yes israel is running scared. Why do you think they are building walls? Why they are to this day SEEKING recognition of the occupied?
Remember the Palestinians are the Key holders of PEACE. We will say it out loud: WE’LL NEVER FORGET.
Mark you calendar for May 23-25 where we assert the Palestinian National rights. We will say it loud that we will never forget. Palestinians are the Key holders of peace. Join the thousands and strengthen the network of the thousands of activists. Express your opinion and let the many panelists know of where Palestine should go. Support our efforts to empower our community and assert the Palestinians right of return. Join the many Palestinian Americans and their supporters in Chicago commemorating the 60th year of the forced exile of the Palestinian people. Be pro active, ask questions to the Panelists and discuss the current event. We must empower ourselves and make a strong network for Justice, Peace and Freedom. Enough talks, Register NOW
Check it out
Falastini Hurr
On May 15, 2008 | 6:35 pmنعم إن إسراءيل في خطر. بعد ستون عاما مازال الفلسطينيون اكثر تمسكا بحقوقهم واكثر صلابة في موقفهم رغم الضغوط والقتل والتدمير. رغم العيشة الصعبة في مخيمات التعاسة والشقاء لكنهم أكثر عندا على حق العودة.
نحن نعيش كما تعلموا أعزاءي, الذكرى ال 60 للنكبه وتشريد مءات الآلآف من شعبنا في مخيمات الشقاء والتعاسة.
سوف يقوم إخوانكم في شيكاغو خاصة وفي الولايات المتحدة عامة بعقد مؤتمر شعبي عام في 23 ـ 25 مايو أيار 2008 نعبر في هذا المؤتمر عن دعمنا التام لشعبنا في فلسطين وتمسكنا التام بجميع الحقوق والثوابت الفلسطينية في حق العودة وتقرير المصير وإقامة الدولة الفلسطينية ذات السيادة وعاصمتها القدس الشريف.
للمزيد من المعلومات انقروا على هذا الرابط
http://www.panc2008.com
نرجوا أحباءي ان تبعثوا هذا الرابط إلى جميع معارفكم في أمريكا ليتمكنوا من الحضور والمشاركة. ودمتم لنا سالمين
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UmmFarouq
On May 15, 2008 | 8:11 pmhttp://southernmuslimah.blogspot.com/2008/05/diaspora_15.html
za3tar
On May 15, 2008 | 9:31 pmJohn Sears: I agree with you. This event was started in that spirit.
falasteenyia
On May 15, 2008 | 11:53 pmhave you seen this?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sheW2TOYERE
great job coordinating this by the way!
firas
On May 16, 2008 | 12:33 amثمانية عشر من الجماعات والمنظمات الإرهابية اليهودية العاملة من أجل هدم المسجد الأقصى المبارك
هي السنة الستون لي منها اربعون
فلسطين فيها النار و شهيد مدفون
الأقصى ينادي والكل عنه معرضون
انها امي و كلها حب وصدر حنون
والأقصى مسجدي و لو كره المغتصبون
أولادي في البستان كأنهم شقائق النعمان
سامحيني فانا في حبي لك مسجون
لكني لك وحدك اقسم اني بحبك مجنون
اشهد الله لأن يكون لي في الاقصى كتاب مكنون
إن لن يكن لي فهو لهمام…
[اقرأ المزيد]
http://www.firas4all.jeeran.com
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On May 16, 2008 | 3:43 amAl Nakba: Sixty years of Displacement and Occupation of Palestine…
Today the 15th of May is the Nakba day, today is the 60th anniversary of the Nakba, for those who do not know Nakba means “The Catastrophe”. On the 15th of May 1948, 60 years ago, Israel which was a newly created state committe…
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queenie
On May 16, 2008 | 5:39 amThanks for starting this za3tar. Here is my contribution –> refugee-ism
Charm
On May 16, 2008 | 7:27 amMAFISH FALASTIN, listen buddy, the only lie is your freaking made up holocaust. To think the Jewish population in the 40’s was only 17 million and supposedly Hitler killed 6 million which leaves 11 million and today you guys are only 14.5 million, how the hell is that possible?? You guys have only added 3 million peole in 60 years??
See the lie??
Also, for a nation(Isreal) that claims all the horrors Germany did, you guys are sure experts in inflicting those same horrors on the Palestinian people. Makes me wonder if it wasn’t the jews magination that created all that so called “holocaust” because you sure have mastered the Nazi techniques.
The whole holocaust was a sham for the World to support the attack and invasion of Germany(kinda like the fake stories to attack Iraq, rings a bell??) And you guys are still sucking money for a lie you created 60 years ago, shame on you and your people.
So why don’t you crawl back into the gutter you crawled out of .
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On May 16, 2008 | 10:51 amI only knew about this yesterday (15th of may 2008), so I was late, but alhamdullellah i was able to contribute in a post, although i wish i have heard about it earlier, but za3tar you are great for starting this, really ….
I mainly wrote about my dad’s experience in alnaksa, while writing this multimillions of feelings rushed in me within seconds, it made realize how we should blog about palestine everyday….
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On May 16, 2008 | 5:30 pmhttp://mirriix.blogspot.com/2008/05/15.html
Hugo van Randwyck
On May 16, 2008 | 11:17 pmHow about starting the return of Palestinians, by starting voter registration of refugees/diaspora, linking registration to their ancestral villages/towns? Also asking Palestinian politicans for a date when they will start voter registration? 2 million+ voters. Maybe Palestinian journalists could ask politicians when they will start voter registration. It’s positive, pro-democracy and self-help. The West Bank and gaza registration was done over 10 weeks on the ’90s - time for ‘All-Palesrinian’ elections?
For ideas: http://www.phl-ocv.net
Suzie
On May 16, 2008 | 11:17 pmI’d like to invite every Palestinian to put down your arms, and invest in building schools, hospitals, research institutions, agricultural institutions and other aspect of infrastructure that can benefit your people, rather than investing in hate and destruction. The Arab world was once so well known for mastery in science and astronomy. Give a new legacy to your children - educate them to create peace in the world.
Shalom, Salaam, Peace.
za3tar
On May 18, 2008 | 10:12 pmSuzie: Thanks for the suggestion. However, your statement implies that all Palestinians are engaged in armed fighting. The reality is that only the minority of Palestinians are armed, and of those, the minority is fighting the Israelis. You are making the invalid assumption that all Palestinians are armed and dangerous. Please take a closer look and see how it really is.
You are saying that we should invest in building schools, hospitals, infrastructure ..etc. Believe me, we all want to, and have done that given what we can. But i am not sure if you know this, the Palestinian economy has been crippled due to the Israeli restrictions on movement, on transporting goods, on importing material and equipment, and many other things. Israel’s actions during the past few years have destroyed the Palestinian infrastructure, and their blockade is slowing down the recovery.
You implied that the Palestinians are investing their money in “hate and destruction”. I beg you to show me a proof. Isreali’s and Americans have been claiming that the “Palestinian textbooks preach hatred”. I was educated on these textbooks, so i experienced them first hand, and i know that these claims are nothing short of mythical. Not only that, but there was also an independent European investigation team that studied these textbooks and debunked that myth. Plus, no propaganda, or textbooks could ever be more powerful than what people see with their own eyes. The Israeli aggression is just too big to go unnoticed in those lands. So the notion that Palestinians are “investing in hate and destruction” is just absurd.
Suzie, i understand that in your comment you probably only meant to ask for peace. I understand. This is also what i am calling for. This is what many Palestinians are calling for. However, we are the weak side here, and if peace were to be brokered in the middle east, the international community has to be involved. I, and all the other contributors, are just voicing the concerns of the Palestinian people.
Finally, i encourage you to investigate a bit more about the balance of power in the region, and what is actually taking place on the ground. The claim that Palestinians are mostly armed and are investing in hate and destruction is just flat out not true.
far
On May 20, 2008 | 10:18 amLOng live Palistine,
Free Ghods(BAIT AL MAGHDAS)
far
On May 20, 2008 | 10:20 amlong live palistine’
free Ghods(Bait-Al-Maghdas)
uma
On May 28, 2008 | 4:46 amMafish falastin,
yo should really read the JEWS bible and you’ll see that they have maps on their bible with the PALESTINE name on it. since the jews bible is the 1st one, you check it out!
Falastini Hurr
On June 2, 2008 | 9:30 pmقصيدة بمناسبة الذكرى الستين لنكبة فلسطين
للشاعر والاكاديمي
الفلسطيني الكبير
د. أحمد حسن المقدسي
( خاص بعرب تايمز)
ستون عاما ً والزعيم ُ زعيم ُ والعين ُ تبكي .. والفؤاد ُ كَليْم ُ
ستون َ عاما ً والخيام ُ هي الخيام ولم ْ يزل ْ شَبَح ُ الرحيل ِ يحوم ُ
ستون َ عاما ً والشعوب ُ مَطِيَّة ٌ وعلى خوازيق ِ الزعيم تقيْم ُ
باضت ْ دجاجات ُ الخيانة ِ كُلها
وتراكمت ْ فوق الكُلوم ِ كلوم ُ
نبكي على وطن ٍ تضاءل َ فانتهى
” لِسُلَيْطَة ٍ ” فوق َ النعوش ِ تعوم ُ
وهناك َ بِلْفور ٌ صغير ٌ بيننا
مُتَصهْيِن ٌ .. مَشروعُه ُ التقْسيم ُ
ستون َ عاما ً والخيام قِباب ُ حُزْن ٍ فوقنا .. والذكريات ُ جَحيم ُ
وَدَمي تبعثَر َ في المَنافي كـلها ” ظلما ً ” فلا جُرْم ٌ ولا تجريم ُ
ستون عاما ً والزعيم ُ مُصِيْبة ٌ
سَهْم ٌ بخاصرة ِ الورى مَسموم ُ
فعلى يديه ِ تناسَلَت ْ نَكباتنا
رَب ُّ الفَرار ِ .. وسيفه ُ مَثـــلوم ُ
ستون َ عاما ً والزعيم ُ ضياعُنا
وخَرابُنا .. ولُهاثــــا المَحْمــــوم ُ
ستون َ عاما ً والزعيم ُ شِعارُه ُ
إخْدم ْ عدوَّك َ فا لعُروش ُ تدوم ُ
ستون َ عاما ً والزعيم ُ مُؤَلــــه ٌ
“عرْشا ً” على جُثث ِ الشعوب ِ يُقيم ُ
دولا ً أرى أم حاضنات ِ خيانة ٍ
حُكما ً بحُضن ِ الغاصبين َ تروم ُ
يا ويحنا كيف َ اسْتَحَلْنا أمة ً يحمي حِماها فاجر ٌ وزَنيــــم ُ
رُحْماك ِ يا أرض َ المنافي إننا بَشَر ٌ على وقْع ِ الجراح ِ نَهيم ُ
***
يا ايها الوطن ُ المهاجر ُ في
شراييني وفي جوف الصدور ِ مقيم ُ
هذي بلاد ٌ لا يباع ُ ترابُهــــا
كلا ، ولا الدَّحنون ُ والقَيْصُوم ُ
يا أيها الوطن ُ المقدّ س ُ ما لنا
إلاك في كل ِّ البلاد ِ نعيــــم ُ
الكون ُ بَعْدَك َ لا يُساوي جَزْمَة ً
حتى فراديس ُ الإله ِ جحيـــم ُ
***
يا شعبي َ الجبا ر َ إنك َ طائر ُ العَنقاء ِ مِن ْ تحت ِ الرماد ِ يقوم ُ
لا وَعْــد ُ بوش ٍ سوف يُسْقط ُ حَقَنــا ولا ” بِلـْفوره ” المشؤوم ُ
دَع ْ عنك َ خِصيا ن َ العروبة ِ بعدما تَرَكوك َ وحدَ ك َ في الضياع ِ تعوم ُ
دَع ْ عنك َ أشباه َ الرجال ِ فإنهم صِنـْــو العد و ِّ .. وأمرُهم محسوم ُ
خــَـذ َلوك َ إن ْ آذ َنت َ نَصْرا ً مرة ً
وَطَغى على تلك الجوه ِ وُجوم ُ
حُكـــم ُ الشُّعوب ِ أمانة ٌ لا يستطيع ُ
أداءَها مُتَقاعس ٌ مهـــــزوم ُ
***
يا حادِي َ الرُّكبان عَر ِّج ْ ههنـــــا يُنبيْك َ مِن قَصَص ِ العَبيْد ِ حَكيم ُ
مُرْخا ن ُ قدَّم َ لليهود ِ ولاءَ ه وعلى الولا ء ِ طَوابِع ٌ ورسوم ُ
” وابن ُ النبي ِّ ” يبيعُنا ووريثــُه ِ فهُيامُهم بالغاصبين َ قديـــــم ُ
هي َ أسْــرَة ٌ عاشت ْ على ثَدْي الخيانة ِ عُمْـرَها وضميرُها ” مَرْحوم ُ ”
وَرَثوا الخيانة َ كابرا ً عن كابــر ٍ والكُــل ُّ مِــن ْ ثدي الخَــنا مفطوم ُ
وهناك كافور ٌ يُهنِّــىء ُ قاتِــلي
ذ ل ُّ العَبيــد ِ ، وطبْـعُهم مفهــــوم ُ
لا تَأمنن َّ لِغدْ ره ِ فالعَبْــد ُ فــي
سُـــــوْ ق ِ النخا سة ِ سِعـرُه ُ مَعْلوم ُ
عَتــَبي على شعب ِ الكِنا نـة ِ كيف َ
أضحى جُـثــــة ً ، وتــَسَيَّد َ المأ زوم ُ
***
في النكبة ِ السِّـتيـن أبصِــر ُ د ولــة ً وبِــرغم ِ أنف ِ المُعْـتدي ســتـقوم ُ
في ذات ِ يوم ٍ تـنـتهي الأ كذوبـــــة ُ الكُبرى ويرحـل ُ مِـسْخـُها المزعوم ُ
ويعــود ُ كـل ُّ اللاجئيـن َ لأرضِــهـم ْ وَسَــتَـزْدَهي با لإنتصا ر ِ تــُخــو م ُ
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