Killing and lynching is being repeated,
We are not human if our eyes are not welled up
Or our hearts are not full of tears
We are witnessing around the globe
While the Pandemic is taking lives of destitute
Administrating systems are killing them in multitude
Is African American Community disposable?
We brought them to this land,
Imprisoned with chains.
Pulling out from their homes against their will
For our selfish reasons, as slaves
O humanity wake up,
Own your sins and end the slavery.
Which although stamped on the paper
Is still curled up in the hearts
O humanity wake up
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Salma Arastu
My works are lyrical, spiritual, figurative, and calligraphic. My paintings reveal stories of unity in diversity, peace and joy, celebration of life, and women and dancing whirling dervishes. Whether in paintings or sculptures, the faceless figures in my work represent the universal oneness of all humanity. My calligraphic work attempts to celebrate the same message of universality spread through verses in Arabic calligraphy and in the poetry of Rumi. Read More