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“A Prayer On Wings: A Poem Of Palestinian return
A bird
Soaring the skies
Wings beating
Bringing blessings
As it embraces the air
A messenger of hope
And symbol of peace rare
The sound of silence
Resonating
Within those who dare
To have upturned eyes
To the heavens
To witness
Where
A solitary creation
Of Allah
In His might
Has been given
The gift of flight
Thus, we stand in awe
In Allah’s Light
And take flight
Towards
The magnificence
Of
Allah’s Light
All praise to Allah
As He foresees
Human plight
And acknowledges
The flight
Of freedom
Given
And ordained
By the King of Heaven”

Poem by Khaled Alhajahmed

Khaled’s A Prayer on Wings: A Poem of Palestinian Return is a poignant and deeply spiritual meditation on freedom, resilience, and divine grace. Through the imagery of a bird soaring in the sky, the poet crafts a powerful symbol of hope, peace, and the longing for return—a sentiment that resonates profoundly with the Palestinian experience.

The bird, “a solitary creation of Allah,” is more than just a creature of flight; it becomes a messenger, a vessel carrying prayers, dreams, and the unyielding spirit of a people yearning for liberation. Khaled masterfully intertwines themes of faith and struggle, reminding us that true freedom is both a physical and spiritual journey—one ordained and guided by the Almighty.

The poem’s rhythm mirrors the gentle yet purposeful beating of wings, reinforcing the sense of movement, aspiration, and ascension. Lines like “Thus, we stand in awe / In Allah’s Light / And take flight” evoke a sense of reverence, urging readers to look beyond the hardships of the earthly realm and toward the divine.