There's a Difference

Sarah Rayan 1982 (Kuwait City)



There's a difference between wisdom and intelligence, and I bet you don't know it, and also a difference between the sun, moon, and stars, but the clouds don't always show it

And yet another difference, between a rock and a stone, but I bet it doesn't bother you, and though you may not end up alone, I can make all your dreams come true

And finally, another difference, between a promise and an oath, and I love you more than enough to be charged with violating both

Don't let me forget one more difference, between a river and a stream, and I bet you don't know how many times I pray to wake up on your team
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Sarah Rayan

As a proud Palestinian, I protest for peaceful resolve of the conflicts inherited by my homeland, with nothing mightier than the pen. Until I meet this goal, I swim alone. Readers may find the same metaphor woven into most of my work. more…

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