| Last November, I was shocked and angered by the image of a Palestinian middle aged man who had bee made to strip naked in the cold and rain and walk back and forth like a dog for the amusement of the Israeli soldiers who sat in the tanks and armored personnel carriers. This picture touched me profoundly…This was what came to my mind in the only words and way that I can describe what he must have felt… Naked As I stand here… Stripped of my rags Wind and rain Rush to cover me… What do you see? Stripped of my dignity Of my humanity What do you see? As I gaze down, head lowered My eyes can only see The mud at my feet Shame Anger Exposed Naked Will stripping me of my dignity Enhance your security? What do you think it does for me? Mike Odetalla 11-2002 |
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