notes of a non-combatant

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departure; part 2, myself

Posted by Ibi in Palestine 1 year, 3 months ago at 10:48 pm.


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It is never difficult to arrive someplace, no matter where it is or what is happening there. With a forceful determination, anybody can push themselves to put one foot in front of the other, stepping into new countries, cultures, landscapes, or conflicts. Leaving is an entirely different story, since the future being chased is overshadowed by a rich past that must be left behind [...]

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making a home

Posted by Ibi in Scotland 1 year, 5 months ago at 10:22 pm.


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Someday I want to build a bed, assembling its parts by hand, having crafted them with love and care. I don’t want to build just any bed, but rather to fashion a place where I can lay my head upon the safety of its pillows after a long and weary day. I want to wake [...]

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