We were Born in the Land of Palestine

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This poem was originally part of a personal collection by Leni Marlina in 2023 and later revised and published through digital platforms in 2024.

The Indonesian version of this poem is available on:

*Kami Dilahirkan di Bumi Palestina* https://www.kompasiana.com/lenimarlina_fbsunppadang6936/66ed9afbed64151351407c93/kami-dilahirkan-di-bumi-palestina?utm_source=Whatsapp&utm_medium=Refferal&utm_campaign=Sharing_Mobile

Since 2006, the writer has served as a lecturer at the Faculty of Language and Arts, Universitas Negeri Padang. She is also the founder and head of the World Children's Literature Community (WCLC) and POETRY-PEN International Community. Additionally, she is an active member of the One Pena Writer's Association of West Sumatra, as well as being involved with the Victoria Writers Association in Australia and the Hong Kong ACC International Writers Community.