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على هذه الأرض ما يستحق الحياة

على هذه الأرض ما يستحق الحياة
تردد أبريل
رائحة الخبز في الفجر
آراء امرأة في الرجال
كتابات اسخيليوس
أول الحب
عشب على حجر
أمهات تقفن على خيط ناي
وخوف الغزاة من الذكريات

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على هذه الأرض ما يستحق الحياة
نهاية أيلول
سيدة تدخل الأربعين بكامل مشمشها
ساعة الشمس في السجن
غيم يقلد سرباً من الكائنات
هتافات شعب لمن يصعدون إلى حتفهم باسمين
وخوف الطغاة من الأغنيات

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على هذه الأرض ما يستحق الحياة
على هذه الأرض سيدة الارض
أم البدايات
أم النهايات
كانت تسمى فلسطين
صارت تسمى فلسطين
سيدتي أستحق لأنك سيدتي
أستحق الحياة


للشاعر القدير
محمود درويش

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Auf dieser Erde ist etwas, das zu leben verdient:
die Aprilungewissheit, der Geruch des Brotes im Morgengrauen, die Ansichten einer Frau zu den Männern, die Schriften des Äschylos, die Anfänge der Liebe, das Gras auf den Steinen, die auf leisem Flötenton stehenden Mütter und die Angst der Eroberer vor den Erinnerungen.

Auf dieser Erde ist etwas, das zu leben verdient:
das Septemberende, eine Dame, die mit all ihren Aprikosen die Vierzig überschreitet, die Stunde Sonne im Kerker, eine Wolke, die eine Menge Wesen nachahmt, der Beifall eines Volks, der die begleitet, die lächelnd in ihren Tod geh'n, und die Angst der Tyrannen vor den Liedern.

Auf dieser Erde ist etwas, das zu leben verdient:
auf dieser Erde ist die Herrin der Erde, Mutter des Anfangs, Mutter des Endes. Sie hieß Palästina. Dann nannte man sie Palästina. Meine Herrin: ich verdiene, da du meine Herrin bist, ich verdiene zu leben.

Mahmoud Darwish

Video composition by Abdel Nasser Amer

March 13-16, 2008

Winter Soldier: Iraq & Afghanistan: EYEWITNESS ACCOUNTS OF THE OCCUPATION
Winter Soldier On-site Schedule
IVAW on YouTube

What is the history of Winter Soldier? In 1776, Thomas Paine wrote: “These are the times that try men’s souls. The summer soldier and sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of his country; but he that stands it now, deserves the love and thanks of man and woman.” In 1971, a courageous group of veterans exposed the criminal nature of the Vietnam War in an event called Winter Soldier. Once again, we will demand that the voices of veterans are heard. What will happen? Winter Soldier: Iraq and Afghanistan will feature testimony from U.S. veterans who served in those occupations, giving an accurate account of what is really happening day in and day out, on the ground. further reading

further watching, listening, reading:
War Comes Home here you can follow listening Winter Soldiers
Courage to Resist
Veterans for Peace
Refusing to Kill

Michael Franti and Spearhead

Frida Kahlo

Esa Noche - (Cafe Tacuba)
You shouldn't have left me that night.
Because that night I found a new love.
you shouldn't have left me that night.
Because that night I found a new love.
it seemed she was waiting the moment of your departure.
it seemed to have observed my moments with you.
you shouldn't have left me that night.
Because that night I found a new love.
you shouldn't have left me that night.
Because that night I found a new love,
who embraced me tightly
as soon as you said good bye to me
It wasn´t a big sadness...
Was a change from less to more
I was waiting for your return, but I saw you so happy
in your lover´s arms you forgot about me.
But now you think about me,
Come back into my arms
I´ll be your lover for ever,
your girlfriend the loneliness.
... and if someday you return to
the One who loves you
You know, will not be the same
because she also has knew me!
You shouldn't have left me that night.
Because that night I found a new love
My loneliness always have belong to you.
My loneliness always have belong to you.

Palestine Solidarity Champaign

MECA - Middle East Children's Allicance

Sometimes, a hug is all what we need. Free hugs is a real life controversial story of Juan Mann, A man whos sole mission was to reach out and hug a stranger to brighten up their lives. In this age of social disconnectivity and lack of human contact, the effects of the Free Hugs campaign became phenomenal. As this symbol of human hope spread accross the city, police and officials ordered the Free Hugs campaign BANNED. What we then witness is the true spirit of humanity come together in what can only be described as awe inspiring. In the Spirit of the free hugs campaign, PASS THIS TO A FRIEND and HUG A STRANGER! After all, If you can reach just one person... Music by Sick Puppies. Their album is out April 3rd called "Dressed Up As Life". Go out and support these guys. (Visit sickpuppies.net or myspace.com/sickpuppies for the music)

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PS. The response to this video has been nothing short of overwhelming and touching. Hugs to every single one of you who messaged. There has been thousands of emails from all over the world by people seeking to participate in the Free Hugs campaign and asking for permission. You do not need permission. This is the peoples movement, this is *your* movement. With nothing but your bare hands you can make THE difference. Imagine all the people.

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www.freehugscampaign.org www.myspace.com/freehugscampaign
Press/media/management contact: paul.stepanek@oninternational.com

Oh, you can't say nothing to the pouring rain
And you can't say nothing till there's hope
Again -
(Say) - oh my baby - you must never change
For we're only the ones we love
And I've stood stolen by the pauper's heart
Yes, I've stood stolen where the aching starts
But the way you watched - it's a life apart

For we're only the ones we love
Only
Only
You're the only one who could say
I could love this way
I could love this way

Oh, you can't get even with this kind of pain
But to see you steady brings the calm, again
(Say) - oh my baby - let them stay the same
For we're only the ones we love
And they've seen something which I'll never see
But - I dreamed something when you fell for me
(Yeah), I dreamed something which soars above

For we're only the ones we love
Only the ones we love
Yes, love, and love, mmm, mmm
This love, love
Oh, I get tired - and I get old
But to see you steady brings a flood of gold
(Say, oh, my baby) - I've been taught and told

We're only the ones we love
Only the ones we love
Love, love, mmm, mmm
This love, mmmm, mmm

Tanita Tikaram official site
Tanita Tikaram on Wikipedia