By Waeza Jagirdar

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To honor the Palestinians that have passed and for those who are still fighting for their country.

Years after years, 

Days after days, 

Losses after losses, 

Mothers lose their children.

Children lose their home and family

They become refugees in a country that they call home.

The colors red, black, green, and white stick out

Loud enough for the people to hear the spirit

Of the lionhearted Palestinians. 

People yearn for the taste of freedom,

Struck with the inhumane world of war and terror,

Lost with the destruction of their cities.

They stay stoic for their families, 

With the hope of freedom unwavering. 

“The colors red, black, green, and white stick out loud enough for the people to hear the spirit of the lionhearted Palestinians.”

Yet the world moves every second,

And lives are taken and given. 

We think we can’t live without that specific person

Yet living is more than just breathing,

Whether it is for ourselves or for someone else. 

Some of us come from privilege, others not so much.

We think the vivid colors in our lives aren’t enough,

That there’s always more to do 

And sometimes there is. 

There is more to the world. 

Peace. 

Humanity. 

Humility. 

Stand for what’s right even if that means you stand alone.

Stand for those who can’t stand for themselves.

Make sacrifices for those who have lost too much in a lifetime. 

Question, am I doing enough as a human being?

What does it take to be a human?

A human who has a story too 

Maybe not written in as much sorrow and loss

Humble those who don’t realize they have more than enough.

A reminder that after  everything they’ve been through

They continue to fearlessly fight in black and white 

Prayers for the Palestinian.

Inshallah one day, Palestine will be free.

Process

My inspiration came from the lack of media attention in war torn countries in the Middle East, especially Palestine. There aren’t enough people speaking on the matters of Palestine. It’s not just a piece of land they’re fighting for and it’s crucial that people are aware of that.