Overview

Butterflies in Gaza: A World Anthology of Poems on Peace is a collection of poems written by poets from around the world, most of whom live outside the Israel-Palestine conflict zone. Published beyond the region's political and religious influences, the anthology brings out a broad poetic perspective of the tragedy. Contributors express emotions and ideas about the Gaza conflict, offering poetic reflections and humanitarian perspectives, raising moral questions and drawing attention to humanity's concerns for fellow human beings. This anthology is not a political platform, campaign, or newsletter-it is a work of art that evokes empathy, compassion, and awareness. Through poetry, it honours the pain and suffering of those affected by the conflict: the dead, the bereaved, the displaced, and the innocent victims-especially children, women, and the vulnerable. At its core, Butterflies in Gaza: A World Anthology of Poems on Peace seeks to promote peace, understanding, and unity among people. It mourns the loss of life and acknowledges the grief of families and their loved ones. Above all, the collection seeks to inspire resilience, restore hope, and uphold human dignity for everyone trapped in the crossfire of war.

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""A deep sense of reflection on the state of world peace as expressed by multiple voices from across the world. Thought-provoking."" - Publisher ""I applaud Dr. Okemwa for having the vision and taking the time to compile such a wide range of voices on this crucial topic-an excellent job."" - Prof. Opal Palmer Adisa

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Christopher Okemwa is a lecturer of literature at Kisii University, Kenya. He holds a PhD in performance poetry from Moi University, Kenya. He is the founder and current director of the Kistrech International Poetry Festival in Kenya (www.kistrechpoetry.org). His novella, Sabina and the Mystery of the Ogre, won the Canadian Burt Award for African Literature in 2015. Its sequel, Sabina the Rain Girl, was selected for the UN SDG 2 Zero Hunger reading list.

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