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A Prayer On Wings: A Poem Of Palestinian Return

Published

January 31, 2025

Khaled Mohammed Alhajahmed, Guest Writer

The concept of Palestinian return encompasses not only refugees displaced by conflict but also millions in the diaspora who have preserved their cultural identity and connection to their homeland despite generations of exile. For them, return goes beyond a physical journey; it signifies a restoration of rights, history, and a sense of belonging.

A bird

Soaring the skies

Wings beating

Bringing blessings

As it embraces the air

A messenger of hope

And symbol of peace rare

The sound of silence

Resonating

Within those who dare

To have upturned eyes

To the heavens

To witness

Where

A solitary creation

Of Allah

In His might

Has been given

The gift of flight

Thus, we stand in awe

In Allah’s Light

And take flight

Towards

The magnificence

Allah’s Light

All praise to Allah

As He foresees

Human plight

And acknowledges

The flight

Of freedom

Given

And ordained

By the King of Heaven

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1 Comment

jimmy

February 1, 2025 at 11:22 AM

“This poem beautifully captures the longing for home and the resilience of the human spirit. Just as identity and belonging are deeply rooted in one’s land, proper vehicle registration is essential for ownership and accountability.

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