"FROM HER WOMB"

by Nahel Awni Rimawi (August 19, 2001) RAMEE74@aol.com

Where I come from, I come from a land
of oppression, a land stolen by aggression.
Where I come from, I come from a land
under siege by a horrific regime, death
and destruction pumps through their veins,
the constant torture driving me insane.
Where I come from, I come from the land
of the Intifada, a struggle for life, many lost
but we will never give up the fight.
Where I come from, I come from the city
of Gaza, the poorest and most condensed
land on earth; rodents live a better life but
we still strive we still survive.
Where I come from, I come from the city
of Nabulas, the heart of the struggle, where
soldiers are born not made, willing to give
their life in this lands name.
Where I come from, I come from the camps
of Jenin, the echoes of their screams I still
hear in my dream, in front of the world
they were massacred without objection,
only Allah is our true protection.
Where I come from, I come from the
womb of Falestine, I will give my
life to set her free.