Palestinian parents in Gaza are writing their children’s names on their small bodies so they can be identified when pulled from the rubble.
Mama, I’m afraid
The bombs are looking for me
They will explode me
Don’t cry little one
I’ll write your name on your arm
To keep you alive
Is it magic, Mama?
Is there magic in my name
To keep me alive?
Yes my little one
Your name is filled with love
So you will be safe
Write my name, Mama
Write it on my arms and legs
Write it on my heart
Yes, my little one
I’ll write your name everywhere
All over the earth
I’m sleepy, Mama
Will you sleep here next to me
And tell me stories
Yes, my little one
Stories about how great love
Keeps children alive
I hope that great love
Will protect me from the bombs
I love you, Mama
Sleep now, little one
I will be here all night long
Saying your sweet name
