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Another Parisian murdered in cold blood

French-Moroccan photographer Leila Alaoui has died from injuries she received during the Al Qaeda terrorist attack in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, last Friday Jan 15, 2016. Alaoui was 33 years old.

http://www.leilaalaoui.com/

Leila Alaoui

Cappuccino café

Leila Alaoui

Why does one have to die?
So that we can see the bold and noble heart
That used to beat with passion, why?
Her smile now, heaven sent from the sky

Her beauty would have fooled most men
For it was not her, but through her lense
She observed the burdened and tormented souls
Shining light on their toils, her only goal

Why do they seek Parisians martyrs?
Killing for the sake of hate seems all that matters
Can you slaughter such a beautiful vision?
Or will she hide inside a cameras transmission?

Leila left parts of her all over this earth
Each Photograph of our souls she took
She buried herself in the smiles of hands she shook
Eyes dancing, we saw her photos of beauty… worth

She met her fate at Africa’s door
Coffee and baguette her last meal that sad day
Evil men laughed at the blood they did spray
Her camera fell then to the ground

Her memory shall brighten all of your tomorrows
With her photos and kiss, 
We stand silent in sorrow
One day, the camera, another shall borrow

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Charmaine Chircop

January 23, 2016 at 9:24 AM

I wonder what is wrong with these people who dont care about all that is good and beautiful in this world.What did they pass through to make them so angry at nearly all human..I never find the answers.Heartwrenching poem Arthur..Indeed it is.

Arthur Vaso

January 23, 2016 at 10:57 PM

I couldn't agree more Charmaine! Hugs

Jan Allison

January 21, 2016 at 3:30 PM

Thank you for opening our eyes Arthur - a wonderful tribute - you tackle subjects others shy away from - kudos to you :-) hugs Jan xx7

Arthur Vaso

January 23, 2016 at 10:56 PM

Thank you Jan, I must say, that you and those who commented below, is like preaching to the choir, I can tell by your actions and kindness there is no need for me to say a word to you all, however, I always believe the stories have to be told! hugs

Chrissie Morris Brady

January 21, 2016 at 2:32 PM

Nice tribute

Arthur Vaso

January 23, 2016 at 10:54 PM

Thank you kindly!

Paul Callus

January 21, 2016 at 11:53 AM

I love how you tackle these types of poems, Arthur; you go for more than one aim, and you reach them all. Another squashed flower...but also the realization that there is something really wrong with this world of ours! Sad... // paul

Arthur Vaso

January 23, 2016 at 10:54 PM

Thank you so much Paul, means a lot coming from you! :)

Kp Nunez

January 21, 2016 at 8:54 AM

Deep and compassionate poetry here, Arthur. You have a way of drawing our attention from ourselves to the plight of the victims of atrocities and war. Kudos! :-)

Arthur Vaso

January 23, 2016 at 10:53 PM

Thank you so much Kim, I am happy even if it only opens a few eyes! Hugs

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser

January 21, 2016 at 1:53 AM

Thank you for getting me to know her Arthur, it's sad that such talented gifted person will die so sudden, soon and cruel.. Wonderfully written, sad and the last line, I like the tinge of something positive that someone will come along who maybe not same her but whose work in line with her.. a7..~Olive Eloisa =`)

Arthur Vaso

January 23, 2016 at 10:49 PM

ah I see you got that line! Thank you so much Olive!