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Poem: Build a Dream

Footprints in the desert Build a Dream I have trudged through sands.I have come with empty handsto build a dream. I’ve given my all to youand worn ragged shoes.I’ve grown lean. I’m walking this pathout of the dark pastcarrying child and faith. I’m late on the scenebut I am not done tryingto build a dream. Wael AbdelgawadJanuary 26, 2014Fresno, […] Continue reading →

Poem: Bring it In

"Bring it In" by Wael Abdelgawad Let’s bring it together.Everything moves in circles,everything whirls, but sometimesyou cut across the tideand find yourself in the lightof a strange sun. Bring it in.Smaller circles, far from the dinof the city, we meet:your breath and mine,warm and sweet,tighter, closer, moving in timeto the galaxy, earth, air,until we are the center, paired,and all turns in […] Continue reading →