REFLECTIONS

Ms. Hala M. El-Banna has been writing poetry since her early childhood and was awarded the Editors Choice Award for Outstanding Achievement in Poetry presented by the National Library of Poetry (NLP) for two consecutive years in 1994 and 1995.

She was also nominated by the Board of Directors and Advisory Committee of the International Society of Poets (ISP) as a distinguished member. Ms. El-Banna was inducted as International Poet of Merit for 1995 at the ISP Convention and Symposium in Washington, DC. She currently has 16 publications in the National Library of Poetry (NLP), "Poems of the World," and "Portals" quarterly magazine. Two of her most recent works are currently in press at NLP. These are: It's a jungle out there! & Slaughtered dreams. 
Most recently, Ms. El-Banna is being honored by the International Society of Poets with 

the society's nomination as Poet of the Year 2000. 

Ms. Hala El-Banna obtained her M.A. in the field of literary linguistics from Ain Shams University and is a PhD candidate in psycholinguistics at Cairo University.

The Ambassadors previously published eight other poems written by her. These can be viewed in the past issues ARCHIVES section.

BROTHER

When it's a long distance call
I run to the phone
I know it's him;
My brother
With a voice too warm
And a soul that's pure
His spirit is indeed light

You then feel secure
You can endure
Whatever's there
Whatever's to come
Now, that he has reflected
That air of truth;
Spiritual strength to you
When put through

May God always be there
For him and care
Grant him peace of mind
And a taste of all the wonders
Of a fruitful life.

If you would like to contribute to this section of The Ambassadors Online Magazine, 
contact Ms. Hala El-Banna. Email: dalou@excite.com

If you wish to send any information or comments, email us as mail@ambassadors.net.

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