An angel departs- SHAIMA of Gaza

July 26 2014- July 30 2014

SHAIMA of Gaza

Not just a number

Not just some dates

Not just another statistic

Not just a name

She was a baby

She was a human

She fought for life

5 days...

5 days?

5 days!!!!

Her lifespan-

Five days

F

I

V

E

DAYS

I remember my daughters face

The day she was born

I remember my heart swell with love

At her beautiful face

I remember seeing Shaima's picture

I remember my heart swell with love

I looked at this innocent emblem of love

I sensed her fragrance

I sensed her soft cheek

I wanted to hold her

And keep her safe...

Alas!

She's gone.

This bundle of love

She's gone

This angel of grace

Heaven open wide

Let my tears pave her way

Let my love be her shroud

As she finds her resting place...

Too much hate

Too much hate

Heaven have mercy

On her murderer's fate

After the torment in my soul subsides

Only silence remains

Just my words by my side

And her picture in front of my face

And I a heap on my bedroom floor

And my bug by my side

As tears stream down both our faces

This angel

Our heart

Our soul

Our love

Personified

An angel departs

5 days was her reign

An angel departs

In my heart she'll remain

An angel departs

No amount of hate

Can overcome my love for her

My angel

My SHAIMA

Of Gaza...