Somewhere on Earth - Wasan Qasim

somewhere on earth

      Wasan Qasim

somewhere on earth
a lens is focused
on a human moment
in a time of distress

somewhere on earth
differences are forgotten
humility triumphs
power helps weakness

somewhere on earth
when others are fighting
wars, vicious and senseless
humans show kindness

somewhere on earth
someday in history
this picture will tell
the story of compassion

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Wasan Qasim © 2017

Wasan Qasim is a freelance translator and writer who mostly writes poetry, nonfiction and flash fiction. She has a BA in Translation, a Bachelor in Professional Writing, and an MFA. Originally from Baghdad, Iraq, she currently lives in Vancouver, Canada.

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Above photo 'Heart Cairn Family' is by Peter Mayer

- Read this and the other 60+ poems in 'The Best of Kindness 2017' available on Amazon or from the CreateSpace e-store: https://www.createspace.com/7018282

Anthology Cover art by Lauri Burke, see her bio under "Pick an Artist"