Arthur Vaso Poet Free verse

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This poem is Dedicated to Emmanuel and his brother Ahmed, both inspirations for us all, if you are curious to know more about these amazing people, well more info on my site, with both the poem and the Blog

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Jihad

Emmanuel


Jihad
The battle
Knights and swords
Devils and silent men in masks
The bombs come raining down
Arms and legs flay both here and over there
Blood is lost, families tossed
Fighting over who is the more righteous Boss
Jihad


Jihad
Mummy and daddy are all but gone
My little brother where did you put your arms?
A child born into a war cries at the violence
We all abhor
Childhood stolen
Barrels of monkeys
Barrel bombs
The orphanage, the respite from all that’s wrong
Jihad


Jihad
Jihad Jeffries said it best
Hate shall never defeat hate or haters jest
So an angels hand became a mothers loves
Two brothers arm in arm with warmth of the doves
Traveling to safer havens
Angels know, the afterglow, of inner strength and peace
Jihad

Hallelujah
He is more man than ever I
When you see his smile, it makes you cry
For the self pity of a deedless life
Here he is, with a heart wrapped in sheath of gold 
Here he is to sing, a story that must be told
Imagine 
Emmanuel singing to you, with a soul born of Iraq
Hallelujah

Hallelujah
Maybe there are dreams above
Maybe the hell will burn itself out
Emmanuel is the star of hope
Rising above, angelic voices that envelope
When days are cloudy
And you have your doubts
Think of the gardens of Babylon
Where long ago a thousand Emmanuel’s would sing
Hallelujah

Hallelujah
When we see the smiles from inside the soul
Shining, we hear the voice from Dead Sea scrolls
Heart to heart, the voices heard
From the masses of humanity
Emmanuel you are the inspiration
Of what we wish all the world to be
Hallelujah

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Jan Allison August 7, 2016 at 1:38 PM Arthur I am really lost for words! Tears stream down my face seeing the video of the incredible story of these two young men and your explanatory blog - I do hope you are able to get this amazing tribute poem and link to Ahmed and Emanuel - they are both inspirational :-) hugs Jan 7 and faves:-) xx Arthur Vaso August 7, 2016 at 6:23 PM That is such a good idea Jan!!!! and yes they are, an their Mother as well, it goes to show what love can do!

Funom Makama August 6, 2016 at 11:54 AM Profound and powerful. The world suffers from inhumanity in the name of Jihad. I do not care what that term really means, the word already has caused us a lot of troruble, lives, properties, disbalance and distrusts. May God help humanity. AMEN! Arthur Vaso August 7, 2016 at 10:30 AM Hi there Funom, if you look at the video, from the link, you will see more the meaning of this poem! Thanks!

Kai Michael Neumann August 5, 2016 at 5:04 AM Deep and eloquent. 'My little brother where did you put your arms?' is both daunting and subtle. I like this poem and will look out for more. Arthur Vaso August 6, 2016 at 9:39 PM Very kind of you, thank you!

Nette Onclaud August 3, 2016 at 2:34 PM haunting slices of human emotions brought to life through this moving work, arthur... clap, clap!..huggs Arthur Vaso August 6, 2016 at 9:38 PM You are always so kind Nette! :)

Tim Smith August 3, 2016 at 11:11 AM Some great lines Arthur...where'd you put your arms? ...that one will stay with me for awhile Arthur Vaso August 6, 2016 at 9:37 PM If you see the video you will understand. :) Thanks Tim

Casarah Nance August 3, 2016 at 9:41 AM Your poetry goes to places, events and times that many do not. You bring art to life and life to art very well. Arthur Vaso August 6, 2016 at 9:37 PM I hope you saw the video! Thanks Cas

CayCay Godwin August 3, 2016 at 1:47 AM I applaud, salute and cheer the stunning brilliance of this immaculate, moving and timely poem. So well done, some lines were palatable drama, sadness, cruelty and others were tangible joy and faith. Brought to mind the Pandemonium contest cause I'm sure this is the exact content the sponsor seeks. 7, Arthur - you rocked this one ... CayCay Arthur Vaso August 6, 2016 at 8:33 PM Thanks CayCay, did you see the video that goes with this poem? It gives the real meaning to the poem! :)