by Suheir Hammad
it is written
the act of writing is
holy words are
sacred and your breath
brings out the
god in them
i write these words
quickly repeat them
softly to myself
this talisman for you
fold this prayer
around your neck fortify
your back with these
whispers
may you walk ever
loved and in love
know the sun
for warmth the moon
for direction
may these words always
remind you your breath
is sacred words
bring out the god
in you
Thursday, March 30, 2006
talisman
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A stupendous piece! Sent warmth through my body and delight to my mind... I really appreciate the lack of punctuation and you're choice in enjambment, really makes you consider each line (which is sadly hardly done by most readers)
Salam 3a-leikoum
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