As it is all but certain that Homs is in the final stages of its collapse, I invite you to read the collection of poetry, reflection and political writing weve put out in Beyond Compromise as part of our ongoing series dedicated to Homs. Maybe solidarity doesnt mean anything, maybe it does. But what is indisputably is the importance of giving space to Syrians to mourn as they have, so often, done for us. Let us dance- Aghyan Alzuabi Let us dance/ To the sound of falling bombs/ let us sing to the tunes of scud missiles beyondcompromise/2014/04/17/let-us-dance-poem/ The Jasmines of Homs- Tala Ezedien Now, let me tell you about the jasmines of my home as they are./ I have not seen my jasmines for a long time./ I have not felt their soothing glances from behind the trees/ They used to grow stretched in the sun, across the walls of Homs. beyondcompromise/2014/04/21/the-jasmines-of-homs/ When in Homs- Anas Attal The closer I got to him the more pain I felt. By God’s mercy, I was able to escape, I don’t how. My eyes were closed. I believe some other kid got hit instead of me, but I felt his pain. I want to say sorry to that kid. I hope he is still alive. beyondcompromise/2014/04/21/when-in-homs/ Homs lies destroyed- Khalil Abdullah Syria is the cradle of civilization. We are descended from those who helped bring light to a once dark world, and we deserve better than this. Is it because we are now Arabs or Muslims, cursed from birth with the disdain of Western capitals and peoples? beyondcompromise/2014/04/22/homs-lies-destroyed/ Lessons From Homs- Maryam Saleh But what’s remarkable about Homs and its people is their resilience that has continued despite the treachery. There is faith that fills their hearts, a passion that glistens in their eyes and a fire that burns deep inside that has allowed the people of Homs to persevere. For three years, the Homsi revolutionary fire has not only continued to burn, it has proven that it will not be put out. beyondcompromise/2014/04/22/lessons-from-homs/
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