Chapter Five: Power of a Pen
Mr. Amanallah Ayesh has dedicated his life to writing poems about resilience, hope, and his love for his country, Palestine. He is a published poet who enlivens social occasions like the annual Artas Lettuce Festival organized by the Artas Folklore Center, neighboring the Dheisheh Refugee Camp. We asked Mr. Amanallah Ayesh what drives him to continue to fight for change.
Listen to his story.
“The pen is my weapon to express my beliefs about my family and country.”
Mr. Amanallah Ayesh shares a poem at the annual Artas Lettuce Festival in 2007. Photo Courtesy of Artas Folklore Center
How do art and poetry allow you to express your beliefs and empower you to fight for change?