we are not numbers

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Ode to my drone lover

The sound of Israeli drones is ever-present these days, occupying my brain.
Basman Derawi
  • Gaza Strip
  • Diaspora

 

Drone in the sky

 

 

We are together
      again.
Just me and her 
      relentless buzzing.
I love her
      silence.
She loves me
      to hear her talking.
Her voice is a bright
       headache.
I plead for her love
       to leave me alone.
Yet she is faithful,
       buzzing all night along.
I dream of seeing her
       explode.

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