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Aug 12, '08 1:33 AM
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THIS IS A POEM PENNED BY SHIMON PEREZ FOR THE ISRAELE OLYMPIC TEAM

"Birds of all feathers come and sing together/ A hymn of
hope in an Olympic nest," the 85-year-old Nobel Peace Prize
laureate said in his free-verse English poem, a handwritten
copy of which was obtained by Reuters.

"Win, don't kill. Lose, don't hate. Hope, don't regret/ Go
Home with an olive branch in your lips: together in harmony.
Breathing fresh air and singing for the newly born in the
cradles and the nests."

The main Olympic stadium in Beijing is known as the Bird's
Nest.

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14 Comments

suggar202 wrote on Aug 12, '08

love the first stanza... powerful in its message

billatplay wrote on Aug 12, '08

It is the second verse that carries the message for me.
Personally I prefer rhyme to prose for a poem, the latter I associate with personal thought without a message. Probably my ignorance?

lauritasita wrote on Aug 12, '08

So beautiful. It also reminds me of the meaning behind that Rumi poem I posted last week which was also inspired by you.

sanssouciblogs wrote on Aug 12, '08

Basic and loving wishes-like we learned in Kindergarten--everybody play nicely and be fair and kind!
Maybe we should all go back to school!
Very timely, Heidi, thanks.

vghozlan wrote on Aug 12, '08

"from your mouth to G-d's ear"

vickiecollins wrote on Aug 12, '08

wow...sounds .like just the thing that we all hope comes out of the olympic games..more harmony and peace in the world.

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philsgal7759 wrote on Aug 12, '08

that's what it'sc about and why even when I am less than enthiusiastic about a host countries policies and government I will watch and hope for the unity the games inspire

jadedruid wrote on Aug 12, '08

starfishred said

"Win, don't kill. Lose, don't hate. Hope, don't regret/ Go
Home with an olive branch in your lips: together in harmony

If only, if only! Wise words. It makes me think of the Georgian team near the Russian team in the Olympic village. This holds so much meaning and it is a hope we all hold. Thank you.

kwika wrote on Aug 12, '08

I hope all goes well.

poeticjay wrote on Aug 12, '08

Go
Home with an olive branch in your lips: together in harmony.

I loved this line
Nice post...thanks for sharing

mindsnomad wrote on Aug 13, '08

Love the 2nd and 3rd verses, its the everyday wisdom that most of us forget in our everyday lives. Thank you for sharing.

jemimapuddleduck wrote on Aug 13, '08

i love this one....its fab

bostonsdandd wrote on Aug 14, '08

I like this. The simplicity really hold all the power doesn't it? It's a prayer they all return safely no matter if they are victorious or not. And there's so much of the country's hope for peace at the same time. Maybe we should STILL be learning from the Israels?

skeezicks1957 wrote on Aug 16, '08

starfishred said

"Forget your borders, ignore your cages and fly free/
Reject your different nightmares and have one dream/ The same
dream: of glory, of harmony, of peace/ An equal dream for poor
and rich, black and white

"Win, don't kill. Lose, don't hate. Hope, don't regret/ Go
Home with an olive branch in your lips: together in harmony.
Breathing fresh air and singing for the newly born in the
cradles and the nests."

On my! Bravo my friend! And what a perfect song to go with this selection.

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