refugee camp-
sculpting the tree trunk
into a cross
funeral procession-
a neighbour's swing sways
with the wind
borders-
sparrows fly above
the rusty barbwire
mud spot...
old rooster stirs
his shadow
Born in Nazareth, Rita Odeh has a BA in English and Comparative Literature
from Haifa University and currently works as a High school teacher. She is the author of a book of poetry in the Arabic language and has poetry published in
several international publications.
Born in Nazareth, Rita Odeh has a BA in English and Comparative Literature
from Haifa University and currently works as a High school teacher. She is the author of a book of poetry in the Arabic language and has poetry published in
several international publications.