The narrative explores the impact of stereotypes on people’s perceptions. It recounts a working-class family’s struggles after relocating to Malta, detailing the father’s illness and death. It highlights misjudgments faced by family members due to assumptions about their background, illustrating the challenges of overcoming social biases and the importance of understanding individual experiences.
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Countdown (10)
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.
Countdown (9)
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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