Silent Lies

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Notes: Like most poems this is a work in progress. I confess this poem and the previous; “The Owl and the Crow” were indirectly inspired by the poet Ghalib. I say indirectly, because I am most certain, to grasp the beauty and meaning of some of the eastern poets, once has to listen to one who knows them and talks of them, for it is he who shall put wings to their verse. When you sit and talk with one who understand and has a passion for these verses, they come to life in the present. This is also the great joy, of learning of others and seeing the joy of humanity that crosses all bounds and continents.

Silent Lies Silent lies Silent tries Silent deceptions upon the meek Blaming Yahudi or any others of different speak Whoever doesn’t subscribe to propaganda’s blubber The gardens of Babylon had both fools and gardeners False accusations False assumptions Defiling peace, a sad interruption Deception is the tool of the propaganda’s fool Silent lies, yet on and on do they try The gardens of Babylon had both fools and gardeners Hiding behind his many monikers and dark lit screens Many of us are crying cause one of us is lying Hate wrapped in well wishes Love wrapped in ancient vendettas Deception hiding in his own confessions The gardens of Babylon had both fools and gardeners While the sickness spreads upon her breast Silent ones, wandering along the poetic path Seeking brides with beauty to accept both cane and wrath Deception and lies all dancing in the rain Once bitten, most lovers know never to take that train The gardens of Babylon had both fools and gardeners Never praise the fool Never kill the gardener The ancients lost their wisdom Repeat not the tribulations of the Iraq The gardens of Babylon had both fools and gardeners Silent lies, truth cries Silent ghosts, phantoms dance Deception mixed in romance Fools mange the mirage of silent lies The gardens of Babylon had both fools and gardeners

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Mohammad Yamin

Date: 7/13/2016 1:31:00 PM

An awesome poem. I am glad I read it. I am inspired to read more of your work. Thanks Arthur vaso for your kind appreciation of my poem Termite of Time. You are very kind. -Mohammad

Arthur Vaso
Date: 7/16/2016 10:06:00 PM

Thank you so much Mohammad!

Jan Allison

Date: 7/10/2016 4:53:00 PM

You open our eyes to the work of Eastern poets - i marvel at your creativity Arthur:-) hugs jan xx7

Arthur Vaso
Date: 7/10/2016 10:09:00 PM

You are always a bright star in the night! Hugs!

Harry Horsman

Date: 7/5/2016 3:15:00 PM

It is quite a journey and learning curve always, reading your work arthur.

Arthur Vaso
Date: 7/10/2016 10:08:00 PM

Very kind of you Harry, I am not as sure as you are but I appreciate the kind words!!

Tim Smith

Date: 7/4/2016 5:30:00 PM

I confess I don't know much about this but it is beautifully written.

Arthur Vaso
Date: 7/10/2016 10:08:00 PM

:) thanks Tim

Alexis Y.

Date: 7/4/2016 4:43:00 PM

Hi Arthur, You have composed a well written piece. As always I'm blown away by your talent, creativity and your boldness to write from your heart. A gigantic seven: -) Alexis P.S, The fact that you embrace other poets around the world just adds to your genius.

Arthur Vaso
Date: 7/10/2016 10:07:00 PM

Are you on my payroll? :) thank you so much!!

Gary Bateman

Date: 7/4/2016 6:24:00 AM

Hello Arthur, A quite marvelous poem indeed here. You're right about the Eastern Poets. We have much that we can learn from them, in addition to the classical orientation with poets from the West. Excellent Work!! Best Wishes Always, Gary

Arthur Vaso
Date: 7/10/2016 10:07:00 PM

Thanks Gary, glad to see you back!!