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King Abdullah has imprisoned his own daughters, you can find many videos on YouTube and documentaries on the web. This is what the Kingdom will do to their own family, flesh and blood, imagine how women there are treated, especially those there who dare to speak out. I fully understand geo political affairs, and that choices are not all black and white, however I have never understood the west’s embrace of Saudi Arabia, what ISIS does as terrorism, the Saudi regime does does even better as a State, have we not learned?

 

And oh the irony, enslaving ones own family, and yet.........

Pigs with wings Woman with no rights Allah strikes behead the servants Who pray tell imprisons children? King Abdullah, King of chauvinists If a King sings his command Women are dirt less than sand The kingdom dances Princesses dream and scream Of days, where freedom rains Washing away Saudi perversions When you visit a Saudi king I ask you, really, do not bow Slap the old goat in the face If dead spit on grave

Copyright © | Year Posted 2015




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Date: 4/23/2015 2:47:00 AM
You tackled the subject with aplomb, Arthur. Julia, xx
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Arthur Vaso
Date: 4/24/2015 3:52:00 PM
Thank you Julia!
Date: 4/16/2015 10:58:00 PM
I did not know this about their king. All I can tell you is that my Saudi students wept at the passing of their king when I was teaching them a few months ago. I went just now to research his life and scanning the biography, I saw that he approved of public beheadings of those who supported terrorism. I guess i am confused about who this man is who has given more rights to women than they used to have in Saudi arabia but also who still uses cruel punishments! Interesting poem.
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Date: 4/16/2015 5:52:00 AM
Arthur, this is an excellent way to express a wake up call to those with their heads buried in the sand. Blessings, Connie
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Arthur Vaso
Date: 4/18/2015 5:13:00 PM
Thank you Connie, glad to see you are feeling better!
Date: 4/13/2015 4:57:00 PM
powerful write Arthur. In this day and age how can we let this go on?
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Arthur Vaso
Date: 4/13/2015 9:13:00 PM
To be brutally honest, I do not know. It seems when we try to do anything we get kicked in the butt, and if we dont do anything, we get blamed for not acting. It just makes me sad all the suffering going on in the mean time. Also I surely appreciate how well we do have it here, in comparison.
Date: 4/13/2015 10:55:00 AM
We feel how your heart cries out, struggling to be heard under the weight of all your anger and we are moved by your convictions. And on a personal note I agree to all you have said, it's about time someone speaks out. Emile. #7
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Arthur Vaso
Date: 4/13/2015 9:10:00 PM
Thank you Emile!!!
Date: 4/13/2015 8:20:00 AM
I love the way you are not scared to tackle subjects other people do not - a powerful write Arthur - may your pen never run dry. I have completed the challenge you set me! Hugs jan xx 7 xx
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Arthur Vaso
Date: 4/13/2015 10:27:00 AM
Thank you Jan, I really appreciate such support!
Date: 4/13/2015 8:18:00 AM
A great poem. However this much truth is hard for many that are so PC to take. To me this great truth sings a melody and shines its light as a beacon! A7 and truly deserves a 10 IMHO.. Ever notice how those that scream women's rights the loudest always give the worst offenders(muslims) a break ?
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Robert Lindley
Date: 4/13/2015 8:22:00 AM
Again, there is that truth which will upset many. Yet it needs to courageously be stated over and over again IMHO. Suicidal but at what hands? Those that plan on world domination pray on rugs and terrorize their opposition. Truth, can not be defeated..
Date: 4/13/2015 6:32:00 AM
wohoo! amazing !! it's good to be back again after one year glad to check my new poem PYRAMID :)
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