John Smith Poet Clerihew

Seals

Seal Team Six righted a terrible wrong. 
Their valor lives on in legend and song.  
Any jihadi soon learns chances are slim 
bint helwas in Jahannum are dying to meet him.  


Arabic: Bint helwas - beautiful girls; Jahannum - hell.

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Andrea Dietrich August 17, 2011 at 11:43 PM awesome final line!!

Poet Destroyer A August 15, 2011 at 1:31 AM John, very interesting. How are you? Me i'm just stopping by to say hi and catch up on some of my reading. Love the meaning one can give another when it comes to reading poetry. Have yourself a wonderful evening. God bless & take care,..Linda

Elizabeth Wesley August 14, 2011 at 7:07 PM I feel your sadness in this tribute John, You were inspired in this verse my friend.

Linda-Marie Sweetheart August 13, 2011 at 9:29 PM excellent creation John and much emotion in your lines so fervent.. speaks volumes luv..

Chiquitachiamaka Baity August 13, 2011 at 9:10 PM This is wonderful John!!!!Such an amazing tribute...really a pleasure to read....thanks so much for sharing!!!!!!!!

Jack Ross Jr. August 13, 2011 at 5:48 PM Wonderful write mate...they were some brave men who will be missed by all....with love....old Jack

Dr.Ram Mehta August 13, 2011 at 5:46 PM Very witty and interesting write, John