*inspired by abdinoor's poem, "am i a terrorist?"*
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because
our beliefs are different
because
our cultures are different
because
our foods are different
because
our dress is different
because
our color is different
does
that
mean
we can't be friends?
no
we can teach
each other about
our beliefs
our culture
our foods
our dress
our color
and learn
from each other
despite differences
we are the same
human beings
desiring peace
you are my brother
i am your sister
although we've
never met face-to-face
i worry about you and your family
i pray for your safety
in a world gone mad
i pray for peace
for our nations
let it begin with me
(c) karla dorman, 2003
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This poem obviously warmed the heart of every moslem who may have had a grudge against non-moslems. And it can change the minds of those who misunderstood Islam, and of-course those moslems themselves who intentionally use Islam as a tool to terrorize others. This is the type of thread we need to weave as a measure to live together in peace and harmony. Karla, you are my dear sister and friend. Everybody in my family knows you and prays for you.
abdinoor
((((KARLA)))) Ohhh, this is absolutely BEAUTIFUL! Abdi-noor will LOVE this; I sure did!
"Despite differences
we are the same
human beings
desiring peace
you are my brother
i am your sister
although we've
never met face-to-face
i worry about you and your family
i pray for your safety
in a world gone mad
i pray for peace
for our nations
let it begin with me."
Lovely write dedicated to our new friend, Abdi-noor! He is indeed in my prayers and thoughts, too!
((((((((((((HUGS))))))))))))) and love, your twin, Karen Lynn. :( >TEARS <
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Exploring the impact of literary icon Flannery O'Connor's noted legacy on the cultural realities of modern-day America, the world, and a certain author.
Reindeer
This poem obviously warmed the heart of every moslem who may have had a grudge against non-moslems. And it can change the minds of those who misunderstood Islam, and of-course those moslems themselves who intentionally use Islam as a tool to terrorize others. This is the type of thread we need to weave as a measure to live together in peace and harmony. Karla, you are my dear sister and friend. Everybody in my family knows you and prays for you.
abdinoor
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"Despite differences
we are the same
human beings
desiring peace
you are my brother
i am your sister
although we've
never met face-to-face
i worry about you and your family
i pray for your safety
in a world gone mad
i pray for peace
for our nations
let it begin with me."
Lovely write dedicated to our new friend, Abdi-noor! He is indeed in my prayers and thoughts, too!
((((((((((((HUGS))))))))))))) and love, your twin, Karen Lynn. :( >TEARS <