Saturday, March 20, 2010

Hissa Hilal

Female Saudi Poet, Known for Controversial Verses, Reaches Game Show Final - The Lede Blog - NYTimes.com


I have seen evil from the eyes of the subversive fatwas in a time when what is lawful is confused with what is not lawful;
When I unveil the truth, a monster appears from his hiding place; barbaric in thinking and action, angry and blind; wearing death as a dress and covering it with a belt [referring to suicide bombing];
He speaks from an official, powerful platform, terrorizing people and preying on everyone seeking peace; the voice of courage ran away and the truth is cornered and silent, when self-interest prevented one from speaking the truth.
                                                                                             - Hissa Hilal

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