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dedicated to Rahaf Mohammed, who escaped the horrors of Saudi Arabia, and was granted refuge in Canada. Is sad that old men claiming God and religion preach, while subjecting humans, even their own families to such brutality,

Telling Tales Very telling truth buried in lies hate disguised as love weeds strangling flowers corrupt gardeners singing the devils last song virgins bloom all white raped by old men an old ways

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Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 1/23/2019 1:27:00 PM

Hi Arthur, Many a war or battle have been fought in the name of God - the era of the Crusades comes to mind when rape, pilferage and atrocities were the order of the day and fought in the name of Christianity. No good can ever come from corrupt gardeners, and no thing or person can grow in the shade of evil. A brilliant poem - brilliantly penned Arthur. Poetry wishes, Jennifer.

Jan Allison

Date: 1/21/2019 3:56:00 PM

you open our eyes to such atrocities Art, keep on spilling your ink:-) hugs jan

Vladislav Raven

Date: 1/21/2019 11:36:00 AM

Hi Arthur, strong content with a strong message in this excellent write. Sometimes, I can't believe that this is the 21st century. The way people are treated. How can people of religion act this way? How can the flowers grow within such gardens? Excellent work Arthur. have a wonderful Monday. Hugs....Mike. XX

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 1/20/2019 10:06:00 AM

Arthur, I used to think Saudi Arabia was a friendly nation until Jamal Khashoggi was executed. It's difficult for some of us to understand the goings on in this country. And it didn't help having a president who sided with the Saudi prince. Your poignant poem correctly identifies the "corrupt gardeners," Arthur. A powerful message!

Darren White

Date: 1/19/2019 2:51:00 AM

Applauding this, my friend

Eve Roper

Date: 1/18/2019 10:20:00 PM

It's nice that Canada took him.. :) Blessings for your country.. Evil will gets its reward in Hell. Fantastic like always dear friend..

Harry Horsman

Date: 1/18/2019 5:06:00 PM

All religion as a lot to answer to, Arthur. this poem is brilliant, and says so much on the subject.. To my Fav..

Nette Onclaud

Date: 1/18/2019 11:39:00 AM

to be tricked in the guise of spirituality is the mark of a dark soul..riveting, arthur..and soo real!...hugs

Tom Cunningham

Date: 1/18/2019 11:08:00 AM

Well written Arthur, there are many evil people hiding behind the veil of religion and carrying out atrocities in their gods name. We don't get to hear half of what goes on in some countries. Tom

Charles Messina

Date: 1/18/2019 10:48:00 AM

So true...what a shame. Awesome write, Arthur!

Maureen Mcgreavy

Date: 1/18/2019 8:33:00 AM

Potent and stark! x

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 1/18/2019 4:42:00 AM

I'm bleeding by this message and soothed by the flower, I love it Arthur, you are sending the message loud and clear. Love the day and let the day love you. xo