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The Camp of the Dead Children

Emily of three years
Leukemia eating her soul
Her bald head, made her smile wider
Please mummy do not cry
I will hug you even after I die

Tommy of five years
Bone cancer eating his limbs
Unable to walk, this beautiful mind
Absorbed any book like it was fine wine
He kissed his Daddy, and said all will be fine

Lena a sweet young lady of seven
Preparing her bed, for her voyage to heaven
Her little liver refused to function
Her spirit however could not be shrunken
She smiled beyond her years, I love you mummy daddy

Jacob of six, suffered from irony
Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease was to be his downfall
His hockey days were all but over
His favorite stick he gave to little brother
He said I love you, so don’t you too suffer

Raquel was all of four and one half years old
Menkes Disease was very soon to take hold
Her sad blue eyes expressed her fate
She knew the lord was waiting, staying up late
Her tears were for all those she was leaving behind

Jimmy was a young lad of only eight
With burns all over his body, death his only fate
His family hovered over his last moments here
As a plentitude of love gazed up to mum
His life fluttered away, he knew he was done

Emily, Tommy, Lena, Jacob, Raquel and Jimmy
All suffered and taken before their time
All of them far wiser than their childhood years
All of them sad for all their families tears
The heavens of the universe, seem so fickle and unkind


Why, why why, as my heart comprehends not at all this time

The camp of dead children, killed me as well

Yet they were survivors and filled with eternal love

Why why why, as I can only cry


Quantum entanglement
Inside the human conscientiousness
Schroeder’s cat, has been freed at last
Multi universe, exposing heads and tails


It’s the last ecstatic day of the Olympics
The spectators are in awe
Anticipation is hanging in the air
As the best, most fit, most disciplined
Of young men and woman are set to compete....
The finest of human specimens in both body and mind

The starter raises his pistol
The Big Bang
The race of life is on

The families of the triumphant winners jump for joy
Mothers, fathers, brothers and sisters
Clapping and cheering, years of dedication
Are seen on the smiles of these young ones

On to the podium does the team step
They stare out proud and filled with joy
Gold medals placed over their shoulders one by one
Emily, Tommy, Lena, Jacob, Raquel and Jimmy
They have won!

Somehow, deep within, they know, they have won

Copyright © Arthur Vaso | Year Posted 2015

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Constance La France Date: 5/20/2015 7:03:00 AM Arthur, I am so happy I selected this poem of yours to read today, wow, let me wipe the tears away, first it is beautifully written and then there is the emotion, oh my, so very well done 7++++++ and thanks for visiting my poem, alone Login to Reply

Sara Kendrick Date: 5/5/2015 3:05:00 PM Those children know that Jesus is there waiting to welome them into heaven..Enjoyed reading this one..I am glad that I chose this one today.. Thanks for stopping by my page today..Sara Login to Reply Arthur Vaso Date: 5/10/2015 9:16:00 PM Thanks Sara!

Andrea Dietrich Date: 5/4/2015 4:25:00 PM omg, this is like a masterpiece from you, Arthur. I just LOVE this and I don't even understand what the heck that science stuff is all about. Is it like parallel universe or something? Anyway, I Have to FAVE this. one of your very best. Login to Reply Arthur Vaso Date: 5/5/2015 1:00:00 PM Yes, even I do not grasp it all, I used the science merely as a way to tell the story, but yes there theories about the existence of more than one universe existing at the same time. I just wanted to hope that out of something so sad, there is something good that may exist from it, somehow! Thank you so much for such nice comments, I am really touched by all the lovely feedback.

Len Gasun Date: 5/4/2015 10:50:00 AM This is a very touching poem my very dear friend, Arthur! At first, I was teary eyed reading it but at the end, the triumphant of these children was a relief! Great write my dear friend. Thank you so much for sharing! Thank you so much as well for stopping by and your wonderful comments on my poem! God bless! love lots and big hug, Leonora Login to Reply Arthur Vaso Date: 5/5/2015 12:57:00 PM Thank you Leonora, much appreciated!

Nette Onclaud Date: 5/3/2015 2:27:00 PM heart wrenching yet somehow, it seems victory has always been the end 's journey... very netaphysical, arthur.. lovely!.. huggs Login to Reply Arthur Vaso Date: 5/3/2015 8:41:00 PM Thank you Nette, I really appreciate your kind words, this was a hard poem to write and complete, so I am glad some appreciated the story! God bless

Joseph May Date: 5/3/2015 8:26:00 AM It was hard to read through all the sadness All those little angels gone before their time... I guess the answer lies in the heavens or in heaven itself... Login to Reply Arthur Vaso Date: 5/3/2015 8:40:00 PM Thank you so much Joseph, and yes, this was actually hard for me to write, I am glad I was able to portray this sadness and show how beautiful all the children are.

Jan Allison Date: 5/3/2015 5:19:00 AM The frist part simply heart breaking the second part simply mind blowing - a little over my head my friend but such a powerful piece - 7 xx :-)Hugs jan xx Login to Reply Arthur Vaso Date: 5/3/2015 8:38:00 PM Thanks so much Jan, it was actually hard for me to write this one.

Kp Nunez Date: 5/3/2015 5:14:00 AM Well, dear poet, I must admit I know nothing about quantum entanglement and the physics theory about mathematical holograms. I have heard of the idea about parallel universe and frankly, I cannot follow. I'm sure though, that you have written here such an awesome beautiful and sad story. The way you have presented it shows your sensitive side, it grabbed at my heart , children being a subject anyone can relate to and I can hope that it's true. I know it is, in their life eternal. A 7. Hugs! Login to Reply Arthur Vaso Date: 5/3/2015 8:32:00 PM The poem was really about the children, my heart goes out to all of them!