Parading

Down Sally Cow Lane and Elsewhere

As you sleep and count the stars, think of others

As you express yourself in metaphor, think of others
(those who have nowhere to sleep).
(those who have nowhere to sleep).
As you express yourself in metaphor, think of others
As you express yourself in metaphor, think of others
(those who have lost the right to speak).
(those who have lost the right to speak).
As you think of others far away, think of yourself
As you think of others far away, think of yourself
(say: /If only I were a candle in the dark/). —Mahmoud Darwish, translated by Mohammed Shaheen
(say: If only I were a candle in the dark).
—Mahmoud Darwish, translated by Mohammed Shaheen

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