Poems and Thoughts    by Frank Maurer

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Mohammed of Gaza. His name is Mohammed. He lives in Gaza. At 14 he was exploring The ruins of his home And came across a canister. Resulting from the powerful explosion, He has no left arm Nor any right-hand fingers. (His brother helps him to urinate.) Saved by four doctors, He may still die-- There is no medical backup. Ten percent of all bombs Remain dangerously unexploded. It will take 40 years in the future To clear all unexploded explosives. During that period many inquisitive children Will continue to die. Frank Maurer 14 May 2024 0755 Hours.