Times are turbulent, enemies cruel — yet unity can extinguish dark fires. Let’s protect peace, let’s protect humanity!
Lobar RUSTAMOVA | Uzbekistan
The dawn is breaking. In the azure sky remains the departing moon, the planet Venus, soon replaced by the glorious sun lighting the world. Everything is so beautiful, everything breathes life!
Gentle breezes blow, birds sing praises. Butterflies flutter above blooming flowers; bees hum in the air, water’s murmur becomes music, and fragrant roses fill the air. This beauty is for humans — how can we not feel gratitude to the Creator?
On one side, people rush to work; children hurry to school; grandfathers and grandmothers utter prayers like soft whispers; baby cries echo from courtyards; streets, parks, cultural centers — all filled with effort, hope, and life.
Life is beautiful!
Yet why do we see bloodshed in such a beautiful world? Why do humans harm each other?
Afghanistan, Syria, Palestine — war and suffering wrapped around these lands. Houses destroyed, cries of children, torn families, orphaned souls: how does any human heart endure this?
A single unjust killing is like destroying all humanity. Saving one innocent life equals saving all humankind. Yet, some have forgotten this truth and continue to target the innocent with merciless hearts.
Thankfully, there are still those who uphold humanity, who support the Palestinian people, who deliver humanitarian aid. But remaining silent in the face of atrocity is not acceptable!
If a single drop can become a lake,
If small prayers are united,
Our solidarity can kindle hope for the people of Palestine.
Let us reach out and unite.
If we remain silent, that blaze may reach us too.
We are all children of humanity. The suffering of Palestine is our own.
If the world stands together,
If nations unite to pray for peace,
Hopes will revive, broken places will bloom,
Our future generations will smile.
Times are turbulent, enemies cruel — yet unity can extinguish dark fires.
Let’s protect peace, let’s protect humanity!
Read: The Weapon of Peace
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Lobar RUSTAMOVA, Member of the Writers’ Union of Uzbekistan.
