Oh Mohammad

Oh Mohammad

Nahel Rimawi Oil on Canvas Intifada Collection By: Hicham Takache, 2001  Mohammad Al-Dura killed in the arms of his father Jamal on Sep. 30th 2000, on the 2nd day of the Intifada. Poem for two year anniversary of Mohammad El Dura's murder.  Sept 30, 2002 Oh Mohammad all we can do is watch helplessly as you cried out to us for help. Your father pleaded for the shooting to stop while shielding you from the bullets with his body. Your cries were heard around the world and the world did nothing as the soldiers kept coming after you like wolves after prey. The hail of bullets came down like a thunderstorm and when the dust cleared you laid in your father arms motionless. Oh Mohammad El Dura what did you do to deserve this horrific end, were the soldiers hunting and you were the game, was it because you were Muslim and one day you would be a strong man, or maybe it was that you are Palestinian the true inheritant of this land. While mourners carried you through the streets your mother watched and wept, you had a smile on your face as if to say do not worry momma I am in peace. Go now young Mohammad your soul is free, you will never have to worry about bombs, bullets, and death in these streets. Your screams and cries are still heard across this Holy Land, but we will carry on the struggle in the name of Islam. One day we will be free, rest now and may your soul be in peace. www.iap.org Nahel Rimawi (ramee74@aol.com) Zajel / An-Najah National University