A Palestinian woman expresses her desire for a carefree life without fear of violence or destruction, as she looks toward her home and sees new rubble where her house once stood. She questions why she was born Palestinian and whether becoming a martyr is her fate, as she longs for peace but does not understand the ongoing human rights conflicts, Israel's power, and endless war over the Holy Land.

1. WhyIs this happening?I wish I could live carefree.I should be able to Bounce a balland not fear I might get murdered. I should feel the security Of my home And family. I knowThe sounds of destructionBombs,Killing,Cries,Better than the sounds ofThe birds that sing “Why?”She sobs.My mother’s tearsLet me know This timeis different.So personal. Why was I born Palestinian?Is it my fateto become a martyr? WhyDo I sit andLook toward our homeStare at the new rubble thatLays on the ground? I don’t understandHuman rightsConflictIsrael’s power Holy landEndless war Why Don’t I knowPeace?Why?ByTy Banas