Friday, May 18, 2018

Palestine: The Answer is Blowing in the Wind

After the massacre of Gaza on May 14, I was writing to a friend and asking how many more need to die before our voice is heard and we are granted justice.  He wrote back reminding me of Bob Dylan’s song  “the answer is Blowin’ in the wind.”  I have always loved that song.  So I decided to improvise new words to suit our situation.
Samia   


How many massacres must we go through
Before they see us as  humans?
How many evictions must we go through
Before we have the right to go back to our homes
Yes,  and how many times are we labeled terrorists
Before we are granted our rights
The answer my friend is blowing in the wind
The answer is blowin’ in the wind

How many years must we stay under siege
Before we regain our freedom
How many years must we face humiliation
Before we’re granted  our dignity
And yes how many more lives need to be lost
Before justice and peace will prevail
The answer my friend is blowing in the wind
The answer is blowin’ in the wind.

How many years can people stay  oppressed
Before rising up towards  freedom
How many young people must die
Before the world raises its voice 
And yes how many handicapped will stay around
Before they can lead a normal life
The answer my friend is blowing in the wind

The answer is blowin’ in the wind

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