Saturday 22 September 2012

Beloved Jerusalem

By Nahida the exiled Palestinian

Ten measures of sorrow God gave to the world
Nine to Jerusalem and one to the rest


Ten measures of pain God gave to the world
Nine to Jerusalem and one to the rest


Ten measures of agony God gave to the world
Nine to Jerusalem and one to the rest


Ten measures of heartache God gave to the world
Nine to Jerusalem and one to the rest


Ten measures of suffering God gave to the world
Nine to Jerusalem and one to the rest



Ten measures of trauma God gave to the world
Nine to Jerusalem and one to the rest


Ten measures of patience God gave to the world
Nine to Jerusalem and one to the rest


Ten measures of endurance God gave to the world
Nine to Jerusalem and one to the rest


Ten measures of bravery God gave to the world
Nine to Jerusalem and one to the rest


Ten measures of benevolence God gave to the world
Nine to Jerusalem and one to the rest


Ten measures of determination God gave to the world
Nine to Jerusalem and one to the rest


Ten measures of generosity God gave to the world
Nine to Jerusalem and one to the rest


Ten measures of modesty God gave to the world
Nine to Jerusalem and one to the rest


Ten measures of tenderness God gave to the world
Nine to Jerusalem and one to the rest



Ten measures of blessing God gave to the world
Nine to Jerusalem and one to the rest


Ten measures of kindness God gave to the world
Nine to Jerusalem and one to the rest


Ten measures of joy God gave to the world
Nine to Jerusalem and one to the rest


Ten measures of wisdom God gave to the world
Nine to Jerusalem and one to the rest



Ten measures of elegance God gave to the world
Nine to Jerusalem and one to the rest


Ten measures of peace God gave to the world
Nine to Jerusalem and one to the rest


Ten measures of harmony God gave to the world
Nine to Jerusalem and one to the rest



Ten measures of tranquility God gave to the world
Nine to Jerusalem and one to the rest


Ten measures of grace God gave to the world
Nine to Jerusalem and one to the rest



Ten measures of sweetness God gave to the world
Nine to Jerusalem and one to the rest


Ten measures of compassion God gave to the world
Nine to Jerusalem and one to the rest


Ten measures of gentleness God gave to the world
Nine to Jerusalem and one to the rest


Ten measures of mercy God gave to the world
Nine to Jerusalem and one to the rest


Ten measures of faithfulness God gave to the world
Nine to Jerusalem and one to the rest


Ten measures of devotion God gave to the world
Nine to Jerusalem and one to the rest


Ten measures of love God gave to the world
Nine to Jerusalem and one to the rest


Ten measures of beauty God gave to the world
Nine to Jerusalem and one to the rest


Ten measures of hope God gave to the world
Nine to Jerusalem and one to the rest


Ten measures of holiness God gave to the world
Nine to Jerusalem and one to the rest

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