Arthur Vaso Poet Light Verse

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Well, sorry folks no photo, out of respect for the family, however, I have seen 1000's of photos of the Syrian war, 300,000 dead, and the world sits idly by. I have a much harsher poem, about this topic, will have to think about posting it, before I do, if I do.

Line In the Sand

Obama drew his mighty line in the sand
Dare ye not to cross me

Assad replied in kind
Gassing thousands and laughing

A little Syrian boy has drowned
Siblings to weak to cross that mighty line

Salvation was the evasive dream
Father shall never escape the nightmares

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Paul Callus October 10, 2015 at 9:23 AM The leaders have their 'weapons' by which to 'deal' with international crises; very often they are ineffective; however your pen, Arthur, appears to be more powerful! // paul Arthur Vaso October 10, 2015 at 9:07 PM I wound trade my pen for a little common sense any day!!!! thanks Paul!

Aurore Severo September 20, 2015 at 10:47 PM Made me cry, this is what happens when leaders fail to lead. Arthur Vaso October 3, 2015 at 10:13 PM So true Aurore, very wise words indeed!

Casarah Nance September 5, 2015 at 7:12 AM This makes me want to cry Arthur Vaso October 3, 2015 at 10:12 PM For every tear, I have 1 hug

Jan Allison September 5, 2015 at 2:45 AM Kudos to you for writing on topics others shy away from:-) hugs Jan xx 7 Arthur Vaso October 3, 2015 at 10:11 PM Thanks Jan!!! hugs

Andrea Dietrich September 5, 2015 at 12:27 AM So sad, Arthur and says so much with so few words. Arthur Vaso October 3, 2015 at 10:11 PM Thank you Andrea, missed responding here!

Sneha Rv September 4, 2015 at 10:48 PM Oh!! How horrible!! This is an amazing poem!! :D :D Arthur Vaso September 4, 2015 at 11:52 PM Thank you so much Sneha!!! hugs