Karl_Schembri: I've been away from here for ages, my apologies, but meanwhile I've had my first book of poems published in the US called Remember the Future... you can find more about it here! http://writingknightspress.blogspot.com/2013/06/remember-future-by-karl-schembri.html
    adewpearl: Karl, how good to see you. Congratulations on your book :-) -


Karl_Schembri: Helicopters rove in the sky
their blades as vulnerable as our limbs
only their fall will be sensational.


Karl_Schembri: I'm tired of living... without you
    donaldww: Well, i'm still here, nothing has changed. LOL
    -
    fluffnstuff: I wish for you the kind of things that only morning brings...a rainbow in the dewdrop on the daisy of your dreams

    and a wonderful person to hold on to.......hugs to you beautiful person. DiAnne -
    fluffnstuff: As Natalie Wood said last in Splendor in the Grass,,,"though nothing can bring back the hour of splendor in the grass or glory in the flower, we shall grieve not, rather gain strength in what remains behind." -


Karl_Schembri: I've seen the future, baby:
it is murder - Leonard Cohen


Karl_Schembri: Scars don't make you stronger
they just mark the calendar
of your eventful demise.


Karl_Schembri: Is it just me or is everything shit?
    Joy Graham: Oh, I feel that way a lot so it's not just you. -
    Sally Carter: Fairly shit, yes. Not that I have anything to complain about. Just Sooo...tired -
    Karl_Schembri: Thanks Joy and Sally. I always knew we had lots in common! -


Karl_Schembri: Writing without a muse is like having sex with a dead body


Karl_Schembri: Death intervenes to simplify everything - Philip Roth, The Human Stain


Karl_Schembri: Thank you to all friends who shared words of support and encouragement over the last days - they really made all the difference even if I couldn't answer all of you - the greatest antidote to the deafening rain of bombs that pounded Gaza for 8 days. Really, thank you.
    green5587: Karl, let's all pray all the leaders show common sense and realizes what's really important here. -
    James Sarzotti: Karl, my heart and mind has been with you, the other journalists, people of Gaza City--everyone suffering from this violence. I was relieved to see your postings. Look forward to reading you soon. Cheers, brother. James -


Karl_Schembri: Gaza City celebrating - sigh of relief for the entire population trapped in here so cruelly for more than 5 years. Israel now has to honour the rest of the points of the ceasefire agreement; namely the opening of crossings and freedom of movement and materials - it is only with the total lifting of the blockade and an end to the occupation that a long-term solution can ever be reached
    DIS-illusioned: Thank you, Karl--thank you1 Huh!
    The situation is so much more complicated than 'God-fearing Israel good, war-mongering Palestinians bad'--as many Westerners tend to think.
    There is fault and blame to be had on both sides, and in my opinion, atrocious how little help the Palestinians have received from the international community in comparison to Israel--a shame! :-/
    May the peace talks/resolutions proceed in the direction you've alluded to. Innocent lives--children, women, the infirmed--are being devastated here.
    :-/ -
    Sally Carter: Ditto to what DIS said. I take so much for granted... -
    adewpearl: Karl, your safety and the safety of everyone in Gaza is definitely cause for celebration. This makes for a happy Thanksgiving indeed. -
    jjstar: Much relief, Karl....stay safe... -


Karl_Schembri: Gaza wakes up after the most intense pounding from land, sea and air on the night the expected ceasefire was meant to be announced but "delayed" reportedly by Israel. Al Deira Hotel where many journalists are staying had its windows blasted by nearby attack
    green5587: So sorry, Karl. I can't imagine what that's like. Israel is delaying because of destructive terms wanted by Hamas. -
    adewpearl: Stay away from the windows!! I have been praying for you and for all those in harm's way, no matter what side of the confrontation they are on. -
    Sally Carter: Your posts are so much more powerful than the news bulletins. So hard to comprehend what people in your world are experiencing, while we just watch from afar. Please let it all end soon. -
    Joy Graham: Stay safe, Karl! Got you in my prayers!!! -
    MidnightWriter4U: May God protect you all who are trying to report this tragic situation. -

    Karl_Schembri: While Gaza is pounded with US-funded missiles, Palestinians teach life to all the world -
    adewpearl: I have been thinking about you non-stop the past few days. I am so glad you are well and posting! -
    Sally Carter: Wow, what a woman. What a performance. I feel humbled. -
    ameen786: Karl my friend, I thank you for sharing this gravitating and bone-chilling video of Rafeef Ziadah reciting her own brilliant work. I pray and hope your are keeping sage, take care. -


Karl_Schembri: The drones are flying, and so are the birds
-Gaza Under Attack
    jjstar: Thought about you when I read the headlines...take care..why are you still there. The chicken in me says, "RUN, FORREST, RUN! -


Karl_Schembri: My status says I'm exploding. That sounds very bad from here in Gaza
    Spike the second: Karl my friend,
    Stay safe I am horrified what is happening in Gaza. How can attacks like this avoid the innocent?

    Blessings to you
    -


Karl_Schembri: Israeli drones covering the night sky in Gaza, buzzing over our heads like radio controlled killer bees. None of the holy domes offer protection.