Words can never really help you say, what you want them to anyway. And words can never really help you see, what you really want to be.
Dawud Wharnsby AliMy programme, The Art of Creative Expression, empowers young people with tools to express themselves. We teach photography, art and drama, but it's not just the medium that's important, it's about what you are trying to say.
Dawud Wharnsby AliDear God I've heard your name from teachers, family and friends, you made the universe and so will live on when it ends. Everyone I know admits they've never seen your face, they're not sure where you live and have no map to the place.
Dawud Wharnsby AliIf we can take the time to mute the noise we've build around ourselves the rhythm of the heartbeats and the purpose may be clear.
Dawud Wharnsby AliOnly when I smell the earth upon my face, will I ever be free, to fly from this place.
Dawud Wharnsby AliWe must begin looking at each other as brothers and sisters...and not walking brochures. We must see each other's strengths and encourage those strengths....We must see each others weaknesses and be patient with those weaknesses... sometimes even look beyond what we see as "weaknesses" and move on with compassion and love and respect. That takes true faith.
Dawud Wharnsby Ali