A rewrite of 'Black is The Colour of My True Loves Hair'
For Bisan Owda. Allah yahfazek!
May you, precious Bisan, and all of the Palestinian people live long and prosper on your own land.
The citizens of the Western Powers must rise up and hold their abject rulers accountable.
Their enabling and participation in this Genocide is beyond all 'red lines', a betrayal of humanity, by the most depraved legislators imaginable. Their legitimacy is nil and void.
They hold power, but they do not deserve to. There is no forgiving, no forgetting. There is only accountability.
SUMUD.
Sumud (Arabic: صمود) means "steadfastness" or "steadfast perseverance", and it is a central Palestinian cultural value and political strategy that emphasizes non-violent resistance, resilience, and a determination to remain on one's land in the face of oppression. More than passive endurance, sumud is an active, collective effort to uphold Palestinian identity, resist displacement and subordination, and maintain dignity through everyday actions and a commitment to a hopeful future.
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Your humanity and poise, your vision fine.
We stand with you, we will not stand down,
Our hearts are yours, the whole world round,
No matter what, we will not stand by,
until you are Free, in Palestine.
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