On the Altar of Love |
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(On the sixty sixth birthday of Martyr Shaden Abdel Qader Al Saleh Abu-Hijleh) On the altar of love An angel came from above To take her soul away from all On a journey like that of prophets To the lands of the first call The home of martyrs and divine poets. On that day Shaden didn't die And today, Feb 15, is her birthday Sixty six years of love, struggle, and tears For the children of Palestine And the earth that is yours and mine. Sixty six years she is today Despite the pullets that killed her yesterday Or was it four years ago? A heart in love with her would not know Earthly time in this case does not show. In birthdays we give presents to those who we love But what present can you give to a person who is Love This is the greatest challenge of all Only divine help can prevent the fall. A party for her I shall make The sweetest cake I shall bake Family and friends I invite Sixty six candles we must light A promise & oath we must make We will not stop the fight The chains of the oppressor we must break Peace and justice for children's sake. Shaden Abu-Hijleh is a Palestinian peace activist assassinated by the Israeli Army on October 11, 2002; you can visit the website in her memory on: www.remembershaden.org |
