Wednesday, July 19, 2006

Lebanon

She has suffered forever for the actions of others living in her and around her. She is beautiful and loving. She welcomes everyone with open arms and makes sure that they are comfortable. She never hurt anyone, she never wanted to. She never could even if she wanted to - she was too forgiving.

For years, she was abused by her neighbors and for years she cried. Yet, when she could get even, she chose to forgive.

Even today, as she suffers the many blows she gets each day - all she says is: Please, do fix what you break. I am hurt as it is - don't hurt me more. I am lonely in a crowd. The one that inflicts you from me, is not from me. It could even be from you. And why do you want me to die? I hurt no one. I brought you beauty and love and I brought fruits few can bring. Why do you want me to die?