Arthur Vaso Poet Ekphrasis

Notes About The Poem

This poem was inspired by the writer James Rollins and the physicist Brian Greene

I have been reading about quantum entanglement, multuniverse and the physics theory that we are all mathematical holograms, its far beyond my limited comprehension, and yet I find the science fascinating. Based upon this, I wrote a poem that creates the most positive outcome of such terrible circumstances, and I can only hope in some way this theory will prove to be true.

Although I used science to tell the story, the real story is about the children, is so sad that anyone one has to suffer such terrible diseases, and my hats off to all the people that help and support these children and their families in their time of need. I can only hope, that in some way, there is some truth to my wishful thinking.

 

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

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Constance La France May 20, 2015 at 7:03 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

Sara Kendrick May 5, 2015 at 3:05 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 Arthur Vaso May 10, 2015 at 9:16 PM Thanks Sara!

Andrea Dietrich May 4, 2015 at 4:25 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. Arthur Vaso May 5, 2015 at 1:00 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 May 4, 2015 at 10:50 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 Arthur Vaso May 5, 2015 at 12:57 PM Thank you Leonora, much appreciated!

Nette Onclaud May 3, 2015 at 2:27 PM heart wrenching yet somehow, it seems victory has always been the end 's journey... very netaphysical, arthur.. lovely!.. huggs Arthur Vaso May 3, 2015 at 8:41 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 May 3, 2015 at 8:26 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... Arthur Vaso May 3, 2015 at 8:40 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 May 3, 2015 at 5:19 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 Arthur Vaso May 3, 2015 at 8:38 PM Thanks so much Jan, it was actually hard for me to write this one.

Kp Nunez May 3, 2015 at 5:14 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! Arthur Vaso May 3, 2015 at 8:32 PM The poem was really about the children, my heart goes out to all of them!