as you prepare your breakfast
think of others
(do not forget the pigeon’s food)
as you wage your wars
think of others
(do not forget those who seek peace)
as you pay your water bill
think of others
(those who are nursed by clouds)
as you return home, to your home
think of others
(do not forget the people of the camps)
as you sleep and count the stars
think of others
(those who have nowhere to sleep)
as you express yourself in metaphor
think of others
(those who have lost the right to speak)
as you think of others far away
think of yourself
(say: If only I were a candle in the dark)
Think of Others
by Mahmoud Darwish