This poem was published on PeaceXPeace. I would love your comments.
On Fridays,
I feel rested
you feel anxious
I make pancakes
you cut onions
I fold laundry
You tie kafiyehs
I read email
You read danger
I buy fish
You buy time
I contemplate you
you contemplate them
Then,
tear gas stings
shots ring
I cringe
you bleed
I write
It has been awhile between posts. I am tentatively planning on visiting Israel and Palestine in the fall and next year (if Fulbright application approved). Your insights help.
Steve
You are right, I have not been posting. But now that I know that someone “out there” cares, I promise to get back to a regular routine. Thanks so much for writing, Steve, and please be in touch when you get to Palestine so that we can meet.
Oh Nora, I love this! It goes straight to the heart.
🙂