Sterling Silver Palestine Pendant “We have on this land that which makes life worth living” محمود درويش Quote Arabic Calligraphy

This sterling silver pendant, beautifully shaped like the map of Palestine, is engraved with the powerful Arabic line: عَلَى هَذِهِ ٱلْأَرْضِ مَا يَسْتَحِقُّ ٱلْحَيَاةَ (`Alāhādhihil-arḍi mā yastaḥiqqul-ḥayāh), meaning “On this earth, there is something worth living on.” These words, written by iconic Palestinian poet Mahmoud Darwish, are a timeless reminder of dignity, beauty, and resilience in the face of struggle. Worn close to the heart, this pendant speaks of identity, memory, and an enduring connection to truth and justice. Crafted from quality sterling silver, this meaningful piece makes a poetic and powerful statement. Whether given as a gift or worn in personal solidarity, it honors the spirit of Palestine through art and literature. The pendant measures 1 7/8 inches(4.7cm) in length and 7/8 inches(2.2cm) in width. It serves not only as jewelry but as a tribute to a people, a culture, and a voice that continues to echo worldwide. Watch a beautiful recitation of this poem https://www.youtube.com/watch v=TUNGlVfqgWs Full English Poem by Mahmoud Darwish “We have on this land that which makes life worth living We have on this land all of that which makes life worth living April’s hesitation The aroma of bread at dawn A woman’s beseeching of men The writings of Aeschylus Love’s beginning Moss on a stone Mothers standing on a flute’s thread And the invader’s fear of memories We have on this land that which makes life worth living September’s end A woman leaving ‘forty’ behind with all of her apricots The hour of sunlight in prison A cloud reflecting a swarm of creatures A people’s applause for those who face their own erasure with a smile And the tyrant’s fear of songs. We have on this land all of that which makes life worth living On this land The lady of our land The mother of all beginnings And the mother of all ends She was called Palestine Her name later became Palestine My lady.... Because you are my lady I have all of that which makes life worth living.