Samia Ali Salama Poet Rhyme

Religion

When I just a little girl
of 5 or 6 or 7
I asked my mother if the Jews
and Arabs fight in heaven

She said she thought religions
did not exist up there 
because there never would be peace 
if god allowed their prayer

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Joseph May October 30, 2023 at 12:05 PM Sage words Sam, Sam, Our prayers now are for peace Samia Ali Salama November 15, 2023 at 3:35 AM Thank you ?? so much Joseph.

Unseeking Seeker October 18, 2023 at 10:06 AM Thanks for sharing these wise words, Samia. Let’s hope the world leaders are listening. Samia Ali Salama November 15, 2023 at 3:35 AM Thank you very much Unseeking!

John Lawless October 18, 2023 at 8:40 AM Beautifully written Samia, I often wonder "if there were no "gods" what would we fight over..? Samia Ali Salama October 18, 2023 at 9:13 AM Hey John, That’s right, I think wonder the same thing.

Ink Empress October 18, 2023 at 8:35 AM So touching sigh. But this is the hellish reality we live in, my heart hurts for the world. Praying for peace Samia Ali Salama October 18, 2023 at 9:12 AM Indeed Ink, John Lennon sang about it.