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Duna Sabri
Images of Jerusalem that dwell in my mind:
A small boy selling sweet corn from a big
trolley in front of the Damascus Gate. He is
only just about taller than the trolley - maybe
11 or 12 years old - but his facial expression
bears a maturity, a knowledge of life far beyond
his years.
Walking down one of the little streets in the
Old City, and hearing the sound of marching
thudding feet getting louder and louder and
coming towards us. Around us Palestinians are
milling around, completely taking it in their
stride, considering it 'normal' and exchanging
sweets whilst we chat about why the Israeli army
is marching through the street: it is a Jewish
festival they say whilst the stomping - of
army boots on flagstones - fades away.
A haven of Armenian Pottery. Quiet, cool,
peaceful behind wrought iron doors. Shelves upon
shelves of hand-crafted pieces in different
stages of completion. Shafts of sunlight on the
dried and painted pieces. Women painting the
pottery: confident, industrious, expert.
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