Poems and Thoughts    by Frank Maurer

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Any Compensation for Palestinian Lands? Much before the creation of Israel in 1948, Palestine endured great turmoil With continual internal harassment, From those anticipating, at last, a Jewish State-- Even to the point of poisoning drinking wells To remove both human and animal from their homes. The oppressed side calls it Nakba which it seems Will never be forgotten, thus perpetuating The present great unrest. Perhaps if established today, in the light of justice, Might there not be from the start, A logically created two state solution-- Each side maintaining its national dignity and pride? How simple and straightforward a conclusion For the equality and autonomy of both-- And how, so much strife might thus be avoided, Both in Palestine and for the concerned world at large. Frank Maurer 27 April 2024 0915 Hours.