Tapestry of Faith: Exploring Our Values Through Poetry: A Program for High School Youth

Handout 1: End Of A Discussion With A Jailer

Samih Al-Qasim (1939- ), translated by Abdullah al-Udhari

From the window of my small cell

I can see trees smiling at me,

Roofs filled with my people,

Windows weeping and praying for me.

From the window of my small cell

I can see your large cell.