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Land of Olive Groves

In the land of olive groves, where the sun dips low,
And shadows dance upon the earth’s warm glow,
There lies a tale of struggle, of hope, and pride,
In the hearts of those who in Palestine reside.

Amidst the ancient trees, whispers of history roam,
Each leaf, each branch, a testament to home,
For centuries they’ve stood, resilient and bold,
Witnesses to stories that have yet to be told.

In the silence of the groves, where the breeze softly sighs,
Echoes of voices, echoes of cries,
From the hills of Ramallah to Gaza’s sandy shore,
A longing for peace, a yearning for more.

Beneath the olive trees, families gather and dream,
Amidst the orchards, where streams softly gleam,
Their roots run deep, anchored in the land,
Bound by a shared destiny, by a collective stand.

Though the road is fraught, with trials and pain,
Their spirits endure, like the gentle rain,
For in the heart of Palestine, hope takes flight,
A beacon of courage, a guiding light.

So let the world hear the songs of the olive groves,
Where resilience blooms and freedom roves,
For in the land of ancient trees, faith still thrives,
In Palestine’s heart, where hope survives.

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Ismael S Rodriguez Jr (The Bulletproof Poet)
Ismael S Rodriguez Jr (The Bulletproof Poet)

Written by Ismael S Rodriguez Jr (The Bulletproof Poet)

I learn, create, and overcome. I write, paint, blog, and practice grey witchcraft. I served in the Navy and have schizophrenia and PTSD.

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