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jan oskar hansen the vanishing voice

The Vanishing Voice October in Gaza is still warm but evenings are cooling and days are shorter, few birds sit on shell damaged trees, and the airspace above us is often filled with helicopter clatter. So much have been destroyed, ruble and dust winter will be cold for many, and our hearts hardens we fear for the children who play war games amongst ruins. Our leaders are hard men, but we voted for them since our former leaders were corrupt. We long for a sovereign nation called Palestine, B… Continue

Added by jan oskar hansen on November 9, 2009 at 9:17am — No Comments

jan oskar hansen lamentable

Lamentable Behind my cottage there was an olive grove someone came knocked down the trees for a better view, but it wasn’t true they built four thousand dwellings instead and called it a security zone. And then they built a wall so I can’t see my lost olive grove. The world agree with me this is all wrong, but tells me I, for the sake of peace, must understand and give way. I have understood for sixty years and given way so many times, and I know now I made a mistake to let their cattle graze… Continue

Added by jan oskar hansen on November 8, 2009 at 7:54pm — No Comments

Roland Michel Tremblay Seeing double in Los Angeles

Seeing double in Los Angeles I’m afraid I can no longer help myself On a Friday night And every night of the week I’m a drunkard And I do see double How did you know I saw double? Between Los Angeles and London Between San Fernando Valley And San Francisco And whatever might remain after that I feel I have the right To see double For such a failure of a life It is not enough To present it all to me On a platter As if I was to take the world by storm I’m suicidal Every time I’ll take… Continue

Added by Roland Michel Tremblay on November 6, 2009 at 11:27pm — No Comments

Afnan El Qasem نحو مؤتمر بال فلسطيني (14)

تصريحات كلينتون ما جاءت إلا لأن نتنياهو في مأزق د. أفنان القاسم / باريس ردود فعل الكتاب العرب على كافة أهوائهم ومشاربهم غالبا ما تكون سطحية وانفعالية تأخذ ما تريد الماكينة الإعلامية المهيمنة إعطاءه دون أن تتساءل عما ترمي إليه وتبحث عما تخفيه فتخدم دون أن تشاء أهدافها وتوجهاتها، وهذا هو حال ما جرى غداة تصريحات كلينتون الأخيرة بخصوص المستعمرات الإسرائيلية. لقد أريد من هذه التصريحات أن تبدو وكأنها تؤذن لتبدل في السياسة الأميركية إسرائيليا، أمس ضد المستعمرات واليوم مع المستعمرات، بينما السي… Continue

Added by Afnan El Qasem on November 5, 2009 at 4:33pm — 1 Comment

Rene' Rivers Black in America (Poem)

The world will close their eyes to me. My voice will go unheard. My tears will go unseen. My cries will be silenced by the absence of compassion For I am Black in America. A woman, Fighting to climb my way Out of a box No bigger than the space I am standing in, Spending hour after hour saying "Yes, sir." "No, sir." "Thank you, sir." Just to collect a paycheck that is Far below my worth. I do not make a fuss. I do not complain. I do not make reference to my disagreement Of pay. It is what feeds… Continue

Added by Rene' Rivers on November 5, 2009 at 1:33am — No Comments

Khem In Afghan Fields

Lest we remember... In Afghan fields the poppies blow Between the landmines, row on row, To our disgrace; and while we lie Unsung, a child is getting high, The harvest of these fields of woe. We are the dead. Short days ago We wept, felt pain, engaged some foe, Fought, and were fought, we knew not why, In Afghan fields. Put down your quarrel with the foe; On all Morphia may bestow Her boon, a painless last good-bye. Though still ye be afraid to die, Ye shall but sleep, since poppies gr… Continue

Added by Khem on November 4, 2009 at 6:00pm — No Comments

nimal dunuhinga A migratory widow bird from Afghanistan

Her long black tail feathers and the somber color of its plumage Gave me an impression of widowhood, I try to listen her plea and it's sorrowful The bird speak the language of human But nobody understands. 'My innocent husband died in the poppy fields while searching food A bomb dropped from the sky and I escaped and flew here, Oh! It's a winter I forgot and I left my winter clothing at my husband's roost, Don't know whether I could be friendly with the birds here? *Birds can be unite wherever… Continue

Added by nimal dunuhinga on November 3, 2009 at 3:32pm — No Comments

Rajesh Kumar Kerala Tours in India

Looking for a destination where you can enjoy your vacation in a delightful way? Visit to Kerala in India and you will find the places of your choice to spend your holidays in a memorable way. Kerala is one of the beautiful and picturesque states of India ideal for tour and travels. It is gifted with immense natural beauty, pristine palm fringed beaches, breathtaking backwaters, exotic wildlife parks and sanctuaries, lovely lakes, rich culture, terrific temples, historical monuments, etc. These… Continue

Added by Rajesh Kumar on November 2, 2009 at 7:25am — No Comments

Roland Michel Tremblay I’ve planned my way out of here

I’ve planned my way out of here Tell me Would you like me To be out of your life Tomorrow morning? I’ve planned my way out Of this nightmare we call life I can change it all overnight You will never hear of me again Tell me! Is that what you want? Please understand me This is no longer a threat It is almost a plea For me To finally Start living all over again In such freedom And peace That one requires I’ve never been up To be murdered Or for an early death Through stress With you Af… Continue

Added by Roland Michel Tremblay on November 1, 2009 at 11:00pm — No Comments

Roland Michel Tremblay Humankind’s future: social and political Utopia or Idiocracy?

Humankind’s future: social and political Utopia or Idiocracy? By some coincidence in the last three days I read Men Like Gods of H. G. Wells and watch the films Idiocracy, City of Ember and WALL-E. They all deal with humankind’s future, a very bleak future that could possibly become the ultimate Utopia or perfect world, not before another world war, the extinction of humanity, and survival of a few humans to come back to Earth from space, or emerging from underground to start anew. Is th… Continue

Added by Roland Michel Tremblay on November 1, 2009 at 9:23pm — 1 Comment

Gerald Bosacker OUR NATIONAL BUZZARD

OUR NATIONAL BUZZARD This one carnivore, no others care more for their victim's comfort or pain. He waits till they're dead, to pick at the head of victims who'll never complain. This bird kindly waits that posthumous date that his dinner's no longer alive. Since no blood is spilt, he's left free of guilt allowing the fit to survive. If his destined meal can still squawk or squeal, this saintly bird will gently wait. If starving for food, he deems it quite rude to hasten his supper's untimely fa… Continue

Added by Gerald Bosacker on October 31, 2009 at 7:09pm — No Comments

Roland Michel Tremblay Remaining raw and true to the world

Remaining raw and true to the world Let’s go deeper At another level Of understanding I cannot believe I was allowed To remain so raw After a lifetime Of entertaining the masses And if ever I succeed big time In being heard Beyond my neighbours’ fence It would only be Because of this rawness And so Never should I lose it How difficult it must be Once a big corporation is behind you Expecting to churn out millions Out of fluffy stuff Meaning absolutely nothing And yet Trying very hard T… Continue

Added by Roland Michel Tremblay on October 31, 2009 at 2:11am — No Comments

Afnan El Qasem نحو مؤتمر بال فلسطيني (13)

APRAXIE د. أفنان القاسم / باريس أبراكسي مفردة تعني العمه الحركي، والعمه الحركي يعني فقدان القدرة على الحركة المتسقة، وهذا ما يصاب به اليوم الإنسان العربي، يريد أن يتحرك، فيتحرك دون اتساق، ولا يعرف إلى أين يذهب، ولا كيف يذهب، ومن لا يتحرك دون اتساق يتعرض للسقوط في أية لحظة، فهو إذن في وضع غير طبيعي، كل عالمه غير طبيعي، البيت والعمل والمؤسسة، وكل عمره غير طبيعي، الطفل والمراهق والبالغ، والأخطر من كل شيء الوعي غير الطبيعي كجزء من التمثل، وكانعكاس للواقع، لأن العمه الحركي في مثل هذه الشروط… Continue

Added by Afnan El Qasem on October 30, 2009 at 9:32am — No Comments

jan oskar hansen reverie

Reverie Dreams have always been vital to me they have been a wing To fly on for my consciousness, but lately there have been few dreams and when I dream it is about places I have been to in other thoughts, meeting people and seeing a nature that is interior where the landscape it thorny and cannot be shared with others. There is strangeness to see friends that do not exist, familiar faces forever young they will just be there and not tell me what to do, a burden one has to tolerate in conscious… Continue

Added by jan oskar hansen on October 30, 2009 at 6:51am — No Comments

jan oskar hansen five fishes

Five Fishes The sea is turquoise ships are white as summer clouds. On the dock headless dolphins lie side by side and there is music in the air. Children have fun slide on deep, dark blood. Shouting buyers and sellers, listen to the great cacophony of humanity. Bless this day... this moment, god is good here is food for all. Continue

Added by jan oskar hansen on October 28, 2009 at 12:47pm — No Comments

Rajesh Kumar Rajasthan Tour and Travels in Incredible India

Rajasthan is globally famous tourism destination of India. It is the beautiful state of India which has lots of attractive places of tourist’s interest. Endowed with rich culture, customs and royal charm this beautiful state of India is visited by tourists all the year round. Rajasthan the royal state is decorated with invincible forts, elegant palaces, terrific temples, blossoming gardens, picturesque lakes and many other charming attractions. Visit to any places of this royal state and it is s… Continue

Added by Rajesh Kumar on October 28, 2009 at 5:41am — No Comments

Roland Michel Tremblay Capitalist planning: we can’t find a damn job!

Capitalist planning: we can’t find a damn job! Capitalist planning Only do something if one can make a dollar And certainly don’t do anything If one cannot make at least a billion dollars Isn’t it amazing? For simple minded people Like me, like us all Living in a simple world At a time when no one is working At a time when no one is doing anything Such wasted essential resources at hand Such short sight from our leaders Is amazing Out of necessity This one poem for human rights Is goin… Continue

Added by Roland Michel Tremblay on October 27, 2009 at 9:31pm — No Comments

Afnan El Qasem نحو مؤتمر بال فلسطيني (12)

بانتخابات أو بدونها مؤتمر بال سيعقد وسيفاوض د. أفنان القاسم / باريس نرفض الانتخابات تحت الاحتلال، نرفض الرئيس الذي قررها ابن الاحتلال، نرفض الديمقراطية تحت الإحتلال، نرفض المجالس التشريعية إخوان مسلمين أو شيوعيين أو مشيعين أو مشاعيين تحت الإحتلال، نرفض الأمر الواقع المكرس للتقسيم إلى ضفة وقطاع، نرفض التكتيك في استراتيجية البائع والمباع، نرفض القرارات التي تتم في الأقبية والدهاليز، نرفض الأوامر الآتية من البيت الأبيض أو تل أبيب، نرفض المؤامرات السياسية الدنيئة لتصفية القضية، نرفض التعهر… Continue

Added by Afnan El Qasem on October 27, 2009 at 2:10pm — No Comments

jan oskar hansen the termination

The Termination In Pakistan bombs fall, explode and artillery shells whizz through the air, burning building and dead children, all this happen when I sit listening to a program about abortion. It strikes me that those who are anti-abortion, often are for capital penalty and do not dither to drop rockets on villages in the mountains of Pakistan or Afghanistan. Continue

Added by jan oskar hansen on October 27, 2009 at 12:06pm — No Comments

jan oskar hansen lack of rain

Lack of Rain As evening began to fall heavy clouds gathered, rain tomorrow the meteorologist said, a nice girl about twenty five years old, and dressed in red. So the clouds will be hanging about blocking out stars till the next day when the girl gives the order for the downpour that will turn into drizzle. Heavy fighting in Pakistan, didn’t see any rain though, but billows of black, oily smoke fearful people trying to flee and a tough talking general. When morning came it was sunny but quit… Continue

Added by jan oskar hansen on October 26, 2009 at 9:37am — No Comments

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