Hello ev
eryone,
eryone,It gives me great pleasure to share the lines I wrote a few minutes ago with you. Though I don’t claim to be the poetic type, I needed to escape for a while from writing long stories and articles and seek refuge in poetry or better in short lines. I am not sure if I am eligible enough to make such an attempt, hoping I haven’t done poetry any injustice.
Born to Fight
30.07.2012. 10:05 PM.
Yes, I am not a common person.
I have been uniquely burdened
with aches, pains and torture.
I was born here to fight
I have been uniquely burdened
with aches, pains and torture.
I was born here to fight
In tears, for a sniff of life.
No wonder
my name means redemption, sacrifice.
Here is Gaza. Palestine.
No wonder
my name means redemption, sacrifice.
Here is Gaza. Palestine.
Born in pain,
I live;
I love;
I laugh;
In pain
And with pain.
No wonder
I have a rich vein
Of tension
Of strain.
I live;
I love;
I laugh;
In pain
And with pain.
No wonder
I have a rich vein
Of tension
Of strain.
Always I say
The best is yet on its way.
Unaccustomed, I fake a smile.
A sign of defiance, or is it only a lifestyle?
Accustomed, for I am in a fight
For survival. For my right.
No wonder,
I am all smiles.
The best is yet on its way.
Unaccustomed, I fake a smile.
A sign of defiance, or is it only a lifestyle?
Accustomed, for I am in a fight
For survival. For my right.
No wonder,
I am all smiles.
Yes, I don’t complain.
But I am not alright.
Screams, cries and tears
I always try to hide
Deep inside.
No wonder
I am made to fight.
And my home is
But I am not alright.
Screams, cries and tears
I always try to hide
Deep inside.
No wonder
I am made to fight.
And my home is
Palestine.
At the very least, these beautiful lines must be written in the name of love and freedom. Your flow is straight from your heart. However, it shows a stubborn resistance and determination to face reality.
It’s amazing how you could make your name stands out as a brilliant piece of writing.
Dear Mohammad,
I really thank you for reading my lines. I like your insight. Yes, my name, Fidaa, means redemption and sacrifice. And by the way, my dad wanted to call me “Falestine” or “Intifada” because I was born in 1988, the year of Intifada. He ended up naming me Fiaa as my grandma suggested. ^^
Best,
Fidaa
poetry, interesting…
Really? Sir, I would love to know your feedback.
If so, you’ve raised in a patriotic family background. That’s also great to know!
Keep it up! ya intifada
No, please, I hate being called this way
Don’t make me regret telling you!
Thank you. ^^
A very timely writing in a very critical moment in your life, I do enjoy your writing; you always write simply and poignantly. One of the finest and powerful lines of you..
However, Fida’a, Palestine is not Gaza or Gaza isn’t Palestine. Come on people sometimes I feel that we are put ourselves in this situation which is called “DIVISION”..
Palestine is not just a country or a name, it’s an idea and a symbol to all those whom to all those who suffered without seeing a solution…
I’m sorry if I raved in somehow..
Wish for you the best…
to all those whom suffered without**
I’m sorry it’s my mobile mistake
Dear Aya,
My lines aren’t necessarily talking about me in particular. What made you say that I am now undergoing a very critical moment? And, I am not sure if I could be the embodiment of any Palestinian who has to face challenges on a daily-basis. Each one of us has his own story of suffering. I don’t claim to represent anyone. And never did I mention that Palestine is Gaza or vice versa, yet Gaza is part of Palestine. Think of it like this. Palestine: the mother, Gaza: the child. Inseparable! And my dear, Palestine isn’t only an idea or a symbol; it’s a home, an identity. I don’t know from where you derived your point of you, though I respect it. It’s because of Palestine, we are Palestinians. Had we been born somewhere else, we wouldn’t have been Palestinians, right?
Dear Fidaa,
Your poem is very moving. I am deeply sorry if my first comment regarding your poem was offensive. That was not my intent.
Your poem is true to your name. Sacrifice for all Palestinians and humans. Succeed despite all the obstacles (including obstacles created by Israel, and obstacles not created by Israel.) Succeed so much that Palestine becomes a shining city on a hill admired by the whole world. A good place and a great place.
“Born in pain” You are born in pain, but you transcend pain.
“I live;
I love;
I laugh;
This vibration of life, love, laughter and light flows though your words. Not just in this poem but in other words you write. You are an inspiration.
“In pain
And with pain.”
The world is pain. Beauty comes from self sacrifice, redemption and love despite pain. Your words convey a lot of beauty.
“No wonder
I have a rich vein
Of tension
Of strain.”
But it cannot stop you.
“Always I say
The best is yet on its way.”
“Accustomed, for I am in a fight
For survival. For my right.”
Fight for goodness and justice. I think that if God makes you a great fighter, you should fight a great and good war. God has made you great!
“No wonder,
I am all smiles.”
Very nicely said.
“Yes, I don’t complain.”
This is part of what makes you great.
“But I am not alright.”
Not yet. But soon God willing.
“Screams, cries and tears
I always try to hide
Deep inside.”
You and everyone else.
Life is a challenge.
“No wonder
I am made to fight.”
That you are.
“And my home is
Palestine.”
Great is Palestine for having a daughter like you.
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As I said, you poem is deeply moving. Again, I am so sorry if my first comment offended you.
May Gaza rise to higher heights than any country before it ever has. May life flourish and teem in Gaza.
m3 elsama Ukhti Fidaa (If I have permission to call you sister)!
Dear Anan,
Never mind, brO. (Ya you can call me sis as well) ^^
Thank you for reading my poem. I love every single word of your comment. I hope that one day Palestine becomes a shining city on a hill admired by all as you stated in your post. And I hope all Palestinians will transcend their pain one day and no longer suffer. I feel flattered when you said I am an inspiration. And Great is Palestine for having me a daughter. Again, thank you for your lovely words. You are such a good person. No need to say sorry my dear.
Much respect,
Fidaa Abuassi
I am not that good. But thank you very much for writing so nicely.
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Completely unrelated:
Can I ask about the job market in Gaza? I know with sanctions it is difficult for Gaza to produce goods and services that are exported outside Gaza to other countries. What kind of jobs are people able to get in Gaza right now?
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Again completely unrelated, have Gazans paid attention to the Egyptian election and the victory of Ikhwan? If so, what if anything are their thoughts about Morsi?
Hamas is the Palestinian branch of Ikhwan and Morsi is suppose to head the Egyptian branch of Ikhwan.
What do you think Egyptians should do to help Gazans? I have heard anecdotally that some Egyptians mistreat Palestinians. Are these reports inaccurate? I hope it is easy for Gazans to get jobs in Egypt or go to college in Egypt if they want to.
hey
My name is also Fida (: I’m a poet and I must say you didn’t do any injustice. I love your poem, it’s beautiful.
Awww thank you very much. This means a lot to me. Bless you xxxx