i wake up thirsty and i think of palestine. i go to the doctorβs office and i think of palestine. a sign in the corner of the waiting room says βthis is a place of healing, disruptive behavior will not be toleratedβ and i think of palestine. they probably werenβt thinking of bombs and snipers and mass graves in parking lots. i call my parents and i think of palestine. i drive to the grocery store and i think of palestine. i look at the clear blue sky and i think of palestine. i put the dishes away and i think of palestine. i feed my cat and i think of palestine. i listen to music and i think of palestine. i read poetry and i think of palestine. i text my friends and i think of palestine. i think of palestine and i think of palestine and i think of palestine
by mahmoud darwish




















