Arthur Vaso Poet Light Verse

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The Beheading of Ninwe

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 March 9, 2015 at 6:48 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 March 9, 2015 at 10:27 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 March 7, 2015 at 7:59 PM I do not know about Mosul but I can sure imagine. well done poem on a serious topic. Arthur Vaso March 9, 2015 at 10:25 PM I used this as an example of one of many sad events.

Kp Nunez March 7, 2015 at 12:26 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 March 7, 2015 at 12:29 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 March 6, 2015 at 5:56 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 March 6, 2015 at 9:03 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

Emile Pinet March 6, 2015 at 9:09 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 March 6, 2015 at 9:00 PM Thank you Emile, I really appreciate your nice comment!

Scott Thirtyseven March 6, 2015 at 6:13 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 March 6, 2015 at 8:59 PM Thank you Scott, well I tried writing in the dark, it didn't work so well!!! Cheers!