Arthur Vaso Poet Free verse

My Apology to Hamas

I asked you to love
I assumed you wanted only war
I told you to use goodwill
use sweets and desserts and festivities
shower them with kindness
they will share what they stole

I was naive
I beg of you
forgive me
please forgive me
I have been a fool
love does not kill all enemies
those where my childish thoughts

They burn your villages
rape your woman
torture your brothers
arrest aid workers
snipers shooting for fun
kill your children
sexually abuse
tell lies on top of lies
play the victim
while committing genocide

Who knew
Jimmy Carters wisdom ahead of his time
three hundred and ten billion dollars
can purchase many many  lies

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Darlene De Beaulieu September 2, 2024 at 10:55 AM Hello Arthur, this poem is very sad. brought tears to my eyes. No one should suffer like that. You need a hug. Consider yourself hugged. /Darlene./ Darlene De Beaulieu September 6, 2024 at 10:02 AM Hello Arthur, yes this would affect you. I understand. Another hug. /Darlene/ Arthur Vaso September 5, 2024 at 10:14 PM Thank you, and yes I have friends there, so it does affect me more.

Jan Allison September 1, 2024 at 2:55 AM you say it as it is Art, bravo, such a powerful piece my friend, hugs jan xx Arthur Vaso September 5, 2024 at 10:13 PM Thank you, many will not even comment on controversial topics!

Aysha Nuwas September 1, 2024 at 12:53 AM Not all, but the western world should be ashamed of supporting such a genocide. Arthur Vaso September 5, 2024 at 10:13 PM I agree :)

Benjamin Bartley August 31, 2024 at 11:49 PM Wow, powerful ending. Thanks for sharing. Arthur Vaso September 5, 2024 at 10:12 PM Very kind of you to comment, I know is a difficult topic, thank you.