A poem by Montreal author of To Love a Palestinian Woman. The poem is written in the aftermat of IDF May 31, 2010 attacks on vessels carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza.
Free Gaza Flotilla
Don’t hang up Keep talking
Three boats approaching helicopters hovering
Stay on the line I am Tweeting
They’re getting closer … they’re firing
Are you all OK? Any one wounded?
We are being boarded
I am typing
78 miles from shore In international waters This can’t be happening!
Please keep talking
This is pira … This … cri …
Your breaking up …
What’s happening? What’s happening?
… …
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