Rest in power

Hands up, What’s Up?

Fatema is…

flying, on the wings of her words

with her hands made for shaking

with the grace of the birds.

Hands up, What’s Up?

Obada is…

blooming, in a clear serene sky

with a heart made of beating

in a tempo of why.

Hands up, What’s Up?

Jabber is..

telling, the story of love

and now he’s become it

held close from above.

Hands up, What’s Up?

Tahani is...

teaching, the world how to act

and now we must live it

our permanent pact

Hands up, What’s Up?

Mouwad is…

writing, his lines on the sun

and still they burn brightly

for every one.

Hands up, What’s Up?

Soha is…

shadows, and bringing the light

her work keeps inspiring

continue the fight

Hands up, What’s Up?

Memo is..

smiling, and oozing out charm

we love him for ever

and long for his calm

Hands up, What’s Up?

Omar is..

giving, his heart and his soul

the children he taught

through him became whole

Hands up, What’s Up?

Maysoon is...

an actor, her roles now breathe life

to us as we stand

on the edge of a knife

Hands up, What’s Up?

Roquaya is...

linking, our arms round the world

and deep understanding

is gently unfurled

Our children, our teachers

Your ultimate hour

You gave us your everything

Rest now in power.