#sincerely Palestinian
It is a representation, regardless of whether we are in Palestine or a part of the Diaspora. Palestine is with us. It is the subject of our prayers, of our aspirations, the reason we fight for all who are oppressed. It is the sweetness of a fig of the smoothness of olive oil, It is our favorite colors coincidentally being those of our flag. It is our strength, our passion, our waking thought and before bed thought. It is our dreams and experiences. It is the roots that keep us grounded. It is the sincere, unapologetic, loud and it is powerful. It is Palestinian. We exist, listen to our voices.
“I Can’t Sleep from Guilt of Having a Bed”
Palestinian’s Reflections in Diaspora
I keep my map and my flag around my neck 24/7 now. It’s not a necklace anymore, it’s the only way I can keep my country close to my chest. I can’t sleep from the guilt of having a bed and the fear of hearing new numbers in the morning. I’ve given up trying to go to bed before Fajr.