HLT Magazine

Muhammad Iqbal

Muhammad Iqbal is an English Instructor in Government Vocational Training Institute Narowal, Pakistan working for poverty alleviation and rehabilatation of the poor in Punjab. Holds a masters degree in English Language and Literature from Punjab University Lahore, Bachelor of Education and a Certificate in French. Writes poetry in Urdu, Punjabe, Persian and English. After the earthquake in Pakistan started to write poetry for humanising children because he felt the world direly needs humanitic generations when disasters are increasing double and triple in the world. E-mail: muhammadiqbal722@hotmail.com

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Have you ever heard
The name of a mag
That doth drag
The cursor of eyes
Towards teaching whys
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A Plea for Peace: A Creative Approach

Francisco Gomes de Matos

Francisco Gomes de Matos is an applied peace linguist from Brazil. He is an ELT consultant to Brazil-America Association/Recife. E-mail: fcgm@hotlink.com.br

Let´s deeply apply our imagination
And create a world free from war
Let´s deeply apply our imagination
And create for dignity an open door

Let´s deeply apply our imagination
And create a Society where Justice thrives
Let´s deeply apply our imagination
And create solidarity throughout our lives

Let´s deeply apply our imagination
And create friendly cooperation worldwide
Let´s deeply apply our imagination
And create places for enemies side by side

Let´s deeply apply our imagination
And create a world asking to be TRANSformed
Let´s deeply apply our imagination
And create a new Democracy humanizingly formed

Let´s deeply apply our imagination
And create for Peace a permanent place in the sun
Let´s deeply apply our imagination
And create equality,justice and respect for everyone

Let´s deeply apply our imagination
And create new ways of being in harmony
Let´s deeply apply our imagination
And create a life-supporting symphony

Let´s deeply apply our imagination
And create conditions for fair distribution of wealth
Let´s deeply apply our imagination
And create a world strong in ethical and moral health

Let´s deeply apply our imagination
And create new forms of communication that are always kind
Let´s deeply apply our imagination
And create communities that dignify,honor,and serve Humankind

Humanize your Language Teachin

Francisco Gomes de Matos

Your language teaching you will wisely humanize
If your students´ learning rights you respect
Their creativity as language users you recognize
And treat your learners with ever-growing affect

Your language teaching you will wisely humanize
If your learners` strategies you help diversify
Their responsibilities and yours you harmonize
And your classroom interaction you always dignify

Please check the Creative Writing course at Pilgrims website.