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The USA has sent over 350 billion dollars to Israel, a land settled by Europeans not indigenous Jews who actually support Palestinians, 76 years of massacres, land grabs, torture and rape, apartheid and on and on. They want to divide for example by religion, they do not care they slaughter Christians as well. "The Chosen Ones" does that not sound very familiar? If you wonder how the holocaust in world war 2 happened, and you are silent, well you now know.

Bethlehem is Closed

The birth place of Jesus
not a sound could be heard
the celebrations cancelled
surrounded by soldiers
the village living in fear
Christmas carols
only sung in silenced hearts
the oppressed shiver
with candles in the dark
snipers lurking in their nests
what dear child pray tell
will they shoot next?

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Cecilia Macfarlane

Date: 1/14/2025 8:13:00 PM

My heart hurts from this maddening genocide. A sad world we live in that this is allowed to continue. Hugs

Arthur Vaso
Date: 2/14/2025 12:26:00 AM

Just to have people acknowledge and speak up means a lot, there is too much silence, thank you.

Joe Maverick

Date: 1/3/2025 12:39:00 AM

War spawns no winners hell will take the Money spinners The challenge we face is Desensitization has been since clockwork orange was allowed screening yes There is war Yet its not just in gaza or armenia Its on the new york subway where the woman was burned new orleans the war is Upon our humanity from the likes of the p combs events andrew windsor saville..And these will be tied up with the arms industry.. The world as never been fully good Arthur After All conjecture you touch on it here '

Arthur Vaso
Date: 1/7/2025 12:13:00 AM

There is a difference between a a war and a genocide.

Joe Maverick
Date: 1/3/2025 12:41:00 AM

Only Jesus's example breaks away from mans Inclination to self-absorbtion and violence.. May your year be well.)

Sami Al-Khalili

Date: 1/2/2025 8:26:00 PM

I'm so proud of this. I had to comment first before I can read it all. Thank you. Thank you so much.

Arthur Vaso
Date: 1/7/2025 12:14:00 AM

Thank you, you have no idea how much I love this comment.

Yann Rolland

Date: 12/30/2024 6:43:00 AM

what would think Jesus if he came back, enjoyed your touching poem happy new year poet

Arthur Vaso
Date: 1/7/2025 12:15:00 AM

Thank you Yann, much appreciated!

Duke Beaufort

Date: 12/28/2024 10:57:00 AM

Thanks for sharing this Arthur. When one side thinks it is entitled and justifies killing innocent children as necessary, we do have a serious problem. US weapons and funds are supporting this ongoing war, which has attributes of genocide. Israel is not the shining example of peace and justice they claim to be.

Arthur Vaso
Date: 1/7/2025 12:19:00 AM

Your words are filled with truth and empathy, thank you.

David Crandall

Date: 12/26/2024 9:05:00 PM

Thanks for speaking Arthur.

Arthur Vaso
Date: 1/7/2025 12:20:00 AM

Is the opposite I thank you, the more that show a voice of any kind the more chance for humanity.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 12/26/2024 7:10:00 AM

- From the brutal reality, Arthur - Families are torn apart - Many have lost their loved ones - Homes are in ruins - I'm afraid the new year won't be much different... but I wish you a good year anyway - hugs

Arthur Vaso
Date: 1/7/2025 12:21:00 AM

Thank you, the same for you, I fear the worst as well.