Prose

Thou shalt not be a victim. Thou shalt not be a perpetrator. Above all, thou shalt not be a bystander.
- Holocaust Museum, Washington, DC

The world is a dangerous place, not because of those who do evil, but because of those who look on and do nothing.
- Albert Einstein

Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.
– Margaret Mead

I was horrified to read about the attack by Israel on the Freedom Flotilla which was only full of peace activists and humanitarian Aid for the people of Gaza. I mean, I am always horrified with the actions that Israel has been taking, and the world  (more…)

She didn’t lose a man. She lost a lover, a best friend, a half of her. She lost dreams and hopes, and aspirations. She lost days of staring at cotton candy clouds lying on the cool green grass while he took silly pictures of her, and nights of falling asleep to his soothing voice.

She lost a husband. She lost children. She lost hugs and comforting strong arms surrounding her in times of pain. She lost a cause of laughter, a reason for the smile bursting out of her into tinkles of delight. (more…)