O God!
Wash us with the water of hope / and clothe us in a white garment / not a shroud.
- Gaza Strip
Asmaa Tayser Dwaima is a Palestinian writer, poet, artist, and dentist. After being displaced multiple times since October 2023 and sheltering with her family in southern Gaza, she recently relocated to London to pursue a Master’s degree in public health. Though she survived the war with her body intact, she continues to grapple with its remnants in words and poems. Her work explores loss, resilience, and identity, bearing witness to the enduring strength of the Palestinian people and their humanity amid ongoing conflict.
Current as of January 2026
Wash us with the water of hope / and clothe us in a white garment / not a shroud.
My vibrant self drifts away / a toy boat drowned / in the river’s current.
I stand at the edge of life / thin, like a knife / swinging between / present and past.