Arts & Culture, Conflict, HumanRights, MiddleEast, Palestine, War Crimes

The Key

Bold as brass
Etched by time
Years gone by
Waiting and waiting
Not worked for sixty three
Nowhere to turn
In wood or in steel
Yet treasured by family
Unlocking stories
Children’s laughter
In olive groves
Distant memories
Handed down
Generations three
My right
My return
My destiny

picture courtesy of Rula Nad

~ by Robby Martin

Discussion

5 Responses to “The Key”

  1. Your pain is the breaking of the shell
    that encloses your understanding.
    beautiful words
    keep it coming bro <3

    Posted by elghinwa | October 17, 2011, 10:39 pm
  2. Great poem dear!

    Infinite blessings to you**

    Posted by Rula Nad | October 18, 2011, 6:44 am
  3. Rula, pls get in touch with me. Thanks. Ibrahim M.

    Posted by Ibrahim m | January 20, 2012, 11:55 am

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