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Paris the 13th

Paris the 13th

Tears, my tears fall to wine
As I can not comprehend this horrendous crime
Men filled with such spiteful hate
Islamic teachings seal their fate
Kill and slaughter love and smiles
How I pray tell does this bring about
Any compassion of heart, have they no guile?

I have walked along those Parisian streets
Filled with history and diversity, such a feat
Hand in hand, people from so many lands
Dressed in darkness, blacks and grays
The massacre dancing in premonitions sway
Crusaders never win, for love will take its stand

Hundreds taken from Jesus hands
For nothing more than celebrating their great lands
Food and drink and lovers smiles
Stolen this night by hateful bile
We shall rise again, defend and stand

Our blood may flow in the river seine
However in the end its you, who is insane
We shall defend our liberty
Even if we hang evil from the tree

Père Lachaise has brought me tears
Such history over all the years
Yet here I am faced to visit once again

Paying respect to those dying in vain
My heart is fraught, with you till eternity

Liberté, égalité, fraternité


Notes: Pere Lachaise is a famous cemetery in Paris
Liberté, égalité, fraternité is the motto of France

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Suzanne Spittal December 8, 2015 at 7:45 AM I really did enjoy "Paris the 13th" so appropriate after what took place there.

Keith Bickerstaffe December 5, 2015 at 7:49 PM What a fine tribute to the tragedy occurring in France. Well composed with fine rhyme and smooth flow. I like you sane/seine rhyme especially. You have done Paris proud. BRAVO Arthur!

Keith Bickerstaffe November 28, 2015 at 1:09 PM Brilliant! Wonderful imagery and powerful phrasing. A masterpiece in every way. Best wishes, Keith Arthur Vaso November 28, 2015 at 6:03 PM Thank you Kieth, I was there just days before this happened.

Team Poetrysoup November 24, 2015 at 7:16 AM nice Arthur Vaso November 28, 2015 at 6:03 PM Thank you kindly! :)

John Hamilton November 17, 2015 at 9:38 AM Congrats on POTD very nicely penned, although subject matter is horrific. The wicked will be no more, you will look for them and they will not be there, psalm 37. Look forward to that time.JDH Arthur Vaso November 28, 2015 at 6:04 PM Thank you John, yes such a tragic event, one of so many, that hopefully the world will see that many suffer the world over and we should not turn a blind eye!

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser November 17, 2015 at 2:01 AM Arthur, this heartfelt poem that brings me to sadness.. =`( nowadays it seems lots and lots are taking for granted the value of life and peace... I despise those who did these crimes but more I pity them because they have missed so much about life... I am sorry for the lost lives and I can only pray that such will never happen again.. I also do my way: my role to be an example to youth and to still send messages of love to others.. They are more the blinds and deafs...~Olive Eloisa Arthur Vaso November 28, 2015 at 6:08 PM Every little good deed helps! no matter how small it may seem. Goodness grows from small seeds. Thank you Olive

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders November 16, 2015 at 9:57 PM My heart will never understand, the kind of hatred and evil it takes to kill innocent people in the name of God. I pray for peace, Arthur. Thank you for sharing this...hugs, Rhonda Arthur Vaso November 16, 2015 at 10:26 PM So well said, and I might add, I am sure all Christians, Jews, Muslims and all others echo the same sentiments!

David Meade November 16, 2015 at 6:16 PM May the people of Paris be strong and courageous in the face of this violence! Your words echo the anguish of the heart when faced with evil. Arthur Vaso November 16, 2015 at 10:24 PM Thank you David, so nice to hear from you!

Pandita Sietesantos November 16, 2015 at 10:49 AM My heart bleeds and weeps for the innocent lives lost in this horrible tragedy! You have penned a most wonderful tribute! Arthur, I am glad that you were not there when it happened. Congratulations on this piece being recognized as POTD! A-7! Warmest regards. Pandita Arthur Vaso November 16, 2015 at 10:23 PM Hola Pandita, thank you so much!

Kayod5 Kayode November 16, 2015 at 2:53 AM A lovely one Gary,congrats ...hugs Arthur Vaso November 16, 2015 at 10:23 PM Thank you

Michael Tor November 16, 2015 at 12:01 AM Heartfelt and sincere! Arthur Vaso November 16, 2015 at 10:22 PM Thank you for such kind words

Sandra Haight November 15, 2015 at 8:11 PM An awesome poem, Arthur, and so timely as respect for those "stolen that night by hateful bile..." Such a terrible tragedy. Congrats on your poem selected as Poem of the Day. Sandra Arthur Vaso November 15, 2015 at 8:22 PM Thank you Sandra, I was just there one week before this happened.

Janet Runyan November 15, 2015 at 6:48 PM So sad and so respectful. Brought tears to my eyes Arthur Vaso November 15, 2015 at 7:06 PM Thank you so much for your kind words!

Gary Bateman November 15, 2015 at 2:08 PM Hello Arthur, Congratulations on the POTD honor!! I figured your poem would be picked for this honor for sure -- and it was!! Very Well-Done and very well-expressed!! Best Wishes, Gary Arthur Vaso November 15, 2015 at 7:08 PM Oh Gary you are so kind, thank you!

Afolabi Muideen November 15, 2015 at 1:35 PM Congratulations on your POTD my friend.........A.M. Team Poetrysoup November 24, 2015 at 7:32 AM yes indeed Arthur Vaso November 15, 2015 at 7:09 PM Thank you Afolabi, very kind of you!

Connie Marcum Wong November 15, 2015 at 1:35 PM I am back to congratulate you on POTD for this compassionate and sensitive poem. Arthur Vaso November 15, 2015 at 7:10 PM Thank you so much Connie!

Eve Roper November 15, 2015 at 12:24 PM What wonderful write, Arthur. Tears this poem has brought to touch me and so many. A wonderful tribute Arthur Vaso November 15, 2015 at 7:10 PM Thank you Eve, very nice of you, hope all is well with you and family!

Alexis Y. November 15, 2015 at 8:35 AM Arthur, what happened in Paris was so sad. To know things such as that are still happening just tears me up inside. Great piece for that day. Congratulations on getting this touching piece selected as poem of day:-) Alexis Arthur Vaso November 15, 2015 at 7:11 PM Thanks so much, I really appreciate your kind comments!

Ralph Sergi November 15, 2015 at 8:08 AM Arthur: A poignant and awesome poem. I will cherish this as a sad landmark of history in my journal. Arthur Vaso November 15, 2015 at 7:12 PM Thank you Ralph very kind of you

Jan Allison November 15, 2015 at 6:35 AM Can't think of a better poem for POTD - :-) hugs Jan xx Arthur Vaso November 15, 2015 at 7:13 PM And I cant think of a nicer compliment!

Anne-Lise Andresen November 15, 2015 at 6:10 AM - Perfect for this day - CONGRATULATIONS - Best wishes for a nice Sunday my friend - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Arthur Vaso November 15, 2015 at 7:15 PM Finally I get to say thank you to you in 2015! LOL :)

Afolabi Muideen November 15, 2015 at 5:05 AM This is a very sad news my friend I hope peace prevail paris, Nigeria and others. Those barbaric are not religious. They're not muslim at all, but cover their face with a feign of veil of an emblem of religion. This cruel deed also happen in some areas in Nigeria, killing innocence with bomb, gun, etc. Whereas, they slaughter both M and C. The solution is to look up to GOD to wipe out them for us. A well written piece............A.M. Arthur Vaso November 15, 2015 at 7:14 PM Thank you Afolabi, I agree completely!

Connie Marcum Wong November 14, 2015 at 10:56 PM Paris is such a beautiful city with generous people. It is appalling to think of the pain and suffering transpiring. Your poem is a beautiful tribute Arthur. I too have visited this city of lights twice and I hope to one day visit again. Blessings to all of them. Team Poetrysoup November 24, 2015 at 7:10 AM true Arthur Vaso November 15, 2015 at 7:16 PM Thanks Connie

Laura Leiser November 14, 2015 at 10:08 PM You captured the terribly sad event well. It must be such a heartbreak to have just experienced Paris in it's finest moments just before this horrific event. Prayers go out to the people there. Arthur Vaso November 15, 2015 at 7:16 PM Yes, no matter where such barbaric events happen is always sad, thanks.

Andrea Dietrich November 14, 2015 at 8:58 AM I saw this last night, and I have to say, I was not shocked, but i was saddened.It is happening more and more in our world due to this insanity the terrorists are bringing to us all. People living in fear for their very lives. I know how it must have affected you since you were just there on those beautiful streets of Paris. God bless the good people of France and I pray the truth will win out against false teachings. A very heartfelt poem, my friend. Arthur Vaso November 15, 2015 at 7:17 PM Thank you Andrea, much appreciated!

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