MTA Poetry "Lady Liberty" by Palestinian Poet, Playwright Nathalie Handal

MTA's Poetry in Motion which serendipitously appear on subway posters.  I just spotted a very lovely poem "Lady Liberty" written by Nathalie Handal (b. Haiti 1969.)  Handal's parents are Palestenian, born in Bethlehem.  Handal describes herself as Palestinian and also, French, American & Latino.  She's has lived in the U.S., France, Latin America and the Carribean.  It's fair to describe her as a woman of the world who traverses boundaries and radiates light.  With her sparse and luminescent  poem, "Lady Liberty," Handal reigns grace upon our city and more importantly, on acceptance and belonging.  Ms. Handals' words could not be more gracious & timely.

    All stars lead to this city,
She's an angle unfolding midnight
     a river of invisible trumpets
       and sidewalks of moons.
                           she's the blues
                      drunk on the light
                 commuting with love
                                on a salboat
    that's found the perfect island.