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You can also read a Blog post by the same title as well as "Daesh or Furniture" on the same topic.

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The poem is also posted there as well.

Migrant Tears

Migrants Tears

They tried to shoot me
Then rape me
Then enslave me
I am empty inside
Where shall be my refuge?
Is there any humanity left in this world?
You, with your earthy comforts and peace
Why do you fear me?
You, who has not seen war, why scorn me?
I am you, I AM YOU a human seeking only tranquility
Yet you belittle me
I am not a terrorist
I am terrified of your behavior
So I ask you then, who is the terrorist?
I, who have suffered so,
Shall embrace all lost souls
I with nothing, would give my all
To comfort any anyone in pain
My heart is mine, no one can steal my kindness or smile
Even I cower in the shadows
Afraid of our times



Orphans Fears


I am here
Crying
In the cold
I once had a home
Now I have only fear
Not even a sweater to stop my shivers
I wrap myself in old newspaper
Do you read the news?

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Darren White

Date: 2/26/2017 7:20:00 AM

"I am here // Crying // In the cold // I once had a home // Now I have only fear // Not even a sweater to stop my shivers // I wrap myself in old newspaper // Do you read the news? //" That.... exactly, it makes me cry in so many ways, and shiver, and feel fear and pain. Thank you for writing this

Arthur Vaso
Date: 3/5/2017 8:40:00 PM

You are so kind Darren! thank you!

Eve Roper

Date: 12/18/2015 2:04:00 PM

I sure love to read your work ,so deep and heartfelt, Arthur, I read them to my husband he to enjoys them.have a Merry Christmas.

Arthur Vaso
Date: 12/19/2015 12:16:00 AM

Thats such a kind compliment Eve! It would be such an honor to meet the both of you!!! Tell him hello for me!

Tim Smith

Date: 12/11/2015 3:14:00 PM

This is absolutely fabulous, almost as good as hoisting Lord Stanley's Cup : )

Arthur Vaso
Date: 12/19/2015 12:15:00 AM

Something we here shall be doing very soon!!! LOL

Agona Apell

Date: 12/5/2015 8:32:00 AM

"...I with nothing, would give my all To comfort any anyone in pain..." This simply but powerfully reminds us that generosity depends more on the size of our hearts than on that of our pockets. "...I wrap myself in old newspaper..." If I think of the things I normally wrap in old newspaper, it makes me sad that a human could be brought to this level of want. A competent and touching composition!

Arthur Vaso
Date: 12/7/2015 1:07:00 AM

Agona, what an honor it would be to shake your hand! Thank you!

Paul Callus

Date: 12/5/2015 8:30:00 AM

Human suffering has become so widespread that hearts have become immune to it. Your words are a plea to those who turn their face the other way and pretend not to notice. Very touching. // paul

Arthur Vaso
Date: 12/7/2015 1:06:00 AM

Thank you Paul, widespread or not, even 1 , is 1 to many!

Casarah Nance

Date: 12/5/2015 7:32:00 AM

I read this when you first posted, but didn't have my account login...your writes are moving you can easily make a reader feel sadness or humor in the turn of a line, you are the puppet master of your pen.

Arthur Vaso
Date: 12/7/2015 1:05:00 AM

You are just a sweet sweet talented poet!

Keith Bickerstaffe

Date: 12/4/2015 9:39:00 PM

Powerful stuff Arthur! Strong phrasing and outstanding imagery. '...no one can steal my kindness,' all that is left for this person to cling to... tragic. Well done my friend. Best wishes, Keith

Arthur Vaso
Date: 12/4/2015 9:44:00 PM

Thank you Keith, much appreciated!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/4/2015 7:39:00 PM

wow, amazing how you speak for the lowliest of humanity with such compassion. I especially loved the ending of the second poem.

Arthur Vaso
Date: 12/4/2015 9:44:00 PM

Andrea, that is such a touching and kind compliment, thank you so much, hugs!

Nette Onclaud

Date: 12/3/2015 8:50:00 AM

heart wrenching yet superbly penned.. you moved me, arthur!..huggs

Arthur Vaso
Date: 12/4/2015 9:43:00 PM

Thank you Nette, It makes me sad when I see this human suffering and such coldness towards it.

Afolabi Muideen

Date: 12/3/2015 1:26:00 AM

This is a very deep touching poem my friend. It depicts imagery that makes the readers to commiserate with. I'm in awe of brilliance wrapped with........A.M.

Arthur Vaso
Date: 12/4/2015 9:42:00 PM

Ops, comments went in wrong box, Thank you Afolabi, I am glad that you liked this!

Arthur Vaso
Date: 12/4/2015 9:40:00 PM

"All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing." (Edmund Burke)

Afolabi Muideen
Date: 12/3/2015 1:27:00 AM

In awe of brilliance wrapped within.

Robert Lindley

Date: 12/2/2015 10:41:00 PM

Great poem my friend! Best would have been to not let ISIS create so many homeless victims! But somebody cried, no we do not want to destroy ISIS , only contain it. GUESS WHO AND GUESS WHY MY FRIEND. Since those words, he made sure that ISIS grew! A7

Arthur Vaso
Date: 12/4/2015 9:41:00 PM

"All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing." (Edmund Burke)

Kelly Deschler

Date: 12/2/2015 6:23:00 PM

Two well written poems, both with very powerful messages that we should take to heart... Great work, Arthur!

Arthur Vaso
Date: 12/4/2015 9:38:00 PM

It started out as random thoughts and ended up as the thoughts of a woman and small child. I am not even sure if this is two poems or one. Thanks Kelly.

Alexis Y.

Date: 12/1/2015 7:58:00 PM

Arthur, all I can say is this a DEEP and thought provoking write. Kudos to you for bringing awareness to this revelant issue. Good job:-) Alexis 7

Arthur Vaso
Date: 12/4/2015 9:37:00 PM

Thank you Alexis! Hugs