From Quite Boston, to a Baghdad Boston
I remember the day of the bombing i was home ,i was hurrying mum so we go to the finish line watch the runners,and support them .She was so slow ,and took her time that day like unusual . Some of my friends were there waiting for us ,and they reserved our seats just close to the dramatic place where people lost their body parts,and family members.
I turned TV on to keep me entertain while she finish, 10 min later CNN reported the Boston marathon tragedy . I was shocked , scared for my friends lives , and confused . My mum also was so terrified ,and thanked god we were running late .
I called my friends, and had the worst 1h30 in my life. no one was answering ,I thought about going there ,but mum stopped me. After trying to reach them again,and again I got in hold with one of them who comforted me ,and told me they all fine ,but so traumatized .
I opened the door after mum was busy ,and left to go see them at the bombing site. When i got there ,I got the worst scene in my life ,and the most terrifying, scaring feeling too. I thought about those who leave in War zone ,and see this ,or even worst everyday. I thought about those in Burma,and Palestine who die every second . I felt so weak ,and powerless too . I want to say that leaving this made me so stronger ,and changed my view about those who experience such events like in Syria, or Lebanon.
My mind went back to that pic of a kid holding his sister after Burma government killed his parents just because they were Muslims , I thought how now they feeling ,and how the world don't do anything for them . I was in a pretty bad situation too, but also felt lucky being around a massive security ,and police agent who protected me . I thought about the rest of the world ,and the sadness ,and crimes around us . Bostonian need to move on and be strong. We have to keep going so they don't win .
We should not be scared or feel fear. Its time to stand up ,and build a stronger Marathon next year ,and make those who caused this pain pay for it . Whoever did this ,and their complicit from far or close need to pay for it . We need to heal ,and keep in mind the rest of the world who suffer more ,and leave this dramatic scenes everyday . Who ever don't feel for others can't expect others feel for him. Terrorist have no religions, no principles . Terrorism is a new tool for power ,and the new "passe partout" for any one who want blame a lack of security, or a felluire in protection to the world .
Its time to get a serious investigation ,and read between lines,and get the real terrorist. If the two brothers did this ,than we want to know all about it ,and have proves shown to us . enough playing with people lives. for centuries many incidents happened ,and innocent people pay for it . When we will understand love is the power ,and the love of power is the real terrorist , we will be OK !
Jalila,
ReplyDeleteWow! Your story is amazing, and I am so relieved that you are ok. That you were going to the finish line that day, but were held up, is amazing.
You were not meant to be there.
Your post is full of raw experience and emotion. It is very powerful.
I do hope that this moment only inspires you further to live to your purpose. Yes, it was very sad and there is even a greater sadness when you think that this occurs to people around the world everyday.
You were not there for a reason, and I hope that you feel amazingly blessed and inspired to move on even stronger. Just like the city. Just like everyone who gained some perspective and gratitude (for their lives) that day.
Amazing.
GR: 100
Thank you for your support , I always smile while reading your comment . Of course not being there was a bless from god. I'm glad for that ,and happy that my friends were OK.
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