One third through this series, the author questions why he started the process in the first place. He soldiers on and presents a new poem with the title Scarred.
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The text explores the complexities of history, particularly focusing on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the impact of those who write and control historical narratives. It discusses how censorship can distort events and highlights the need for humanity in addressing ongoing tragedies, particularly affecting children. The author reflects on the Holocaust, emphasizing genocide’s unacceptability and lamenting the oversight of Palestinian suffering in the post-WWII establishment of Israel. The message calls for an end to violence and persecution for true peace.
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The author reflects on a lengthy journey towards publishing a book that began at age 19 with poetry. Despite an early passion for writing, distractions from sports and political turmoil in Malta delayed his efforts. After decades and various writing attempts, he finally released “Old & UnWise – A Haphazard Collection of Poetry and thought”, and looks forward to future projects.
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