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The Beheading of Ninwe

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The Beheading of Nînwe Ninwe is the ancient Syriac name for Mosul (not to be confused with the ancient Assyrian city of Nineveh) Burned books Dead poets Dark ages of Mosul Smattered relics Islamic horrors Dark ages of Mosul Education denied Blind minds cutting out eyes Dark ages of Mosul Evil hearts Dark Souls Rulers in Mosul The golden age of Islam long ago Evil winds have blown Now they live in darkness In Burka tears Fear For years Crucified Christians Run run run The museum is closed in Mosul

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Fadi Mathew

Date: 3/9/2015 6:48:00 AM

As I am a Syriac from Mosul, thank you so much for the superb imagery you showed about what has befallen Nineveh by those evils.. Fadi..

Arthur Vaso
Date: 3/9/2015 10:27:00 PM

Fadi, your comment, there can be no greater compliment, I prey the light will shine again there! Humanity will only survive when we all have compassion for our differences and share the love of life! Marhaba and thank you

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/7/2015 7:59:00 PM

I do not know about Mosul but I can sure imagine. well done poem on a serious topic.

Arthur Vaso
Date: 3/9/2015 10:25:00 PM

I used this as an example of one of many sad events.

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 3/7/2015 11:21:00 AM

Hi Arthur, thanks for commenting on my "Tell Me " Poem, I have now finished it.

Arthur Vaso
Date: 3/9/2015 10:24:00 PM

And I will look now!

Kp Nunez

Date: 3/7/2015 12:26:00 AM

Well...well. I believe I'm looking at the other side of the pendulum where you swing from. Darkly serious now, sharp wit the next. Not surprised about Mosul, it has been prophesied more than thousand years before. Not surprised with the masterful stroke of your pen either, it has now come to be expected. 7 salutes!

Arthur Vaso
Date: 3/7/2015 12:29:00 AM

Thank you so much for reading this one, not always pleasant topics but we should never turn a blind eye, so sad for those suffering there :(

Jan Allison

Date: 3/6/2015 5:56:00 PM

such a deep dark thought provoking write Arthur. I so admire you for tackling subjects others do not write about:-) Hugs Jan xxx 7 xxx

Arthur Vaso
Date: 3/6/2015 9:03:00 PM

Jan that is one of the nicest compliments I could receive, as these are the poems I really like to write! Thank you so much! Hugs

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 3/6/2015 9:19:00 AM

Almost disturbing piece. This fills me with dread and sadness.

Arthur Vaso
Date: 3/6/2015 9:02:00 PM

Yes, I follow the situation there closely, even I wrote this about the destroying of the museum in Mosul, for me its symbolic of the depravity and lack of compassion for their fellow human beings. Sad indeed. :(

Emile Pinet

Date: 3/6/2015 9:09:00 AM

A sad but true story that offers quiet reflection on the nature of our world and the values we place on life and freedom. Emile. #7

Arthur Vaso
Date: 3/6/2015 9:00:00 PM

Thank you Emile, I really appreciate your nice comment!

Scott Thirtyseven

Date: 3/6/2015 6:13:00 AM

Don't go pulling any punches now. I highly doubt that it fits the "light" title very well. But a great thought provoking read it is.

Arthur Vaso
Date: 3/6/2015 8:59:00 PM

Thank you Scott, well I tried writing in the dark, it didn't work so well!!! Cheers!