The Gaza Lottery

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You can never have peace until you make peace with the owners of the land, you can never take what is not yours, and think is a God given right.

Look up to the sky will you live or will you die? is a lottery you see we the west dropping aid pretty and adorable exploding bombs the grandest casino of war will we save you? even so not for long you will be slaughtered our masters decide

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Sara Kendrick

Date: 4/28/2024 4:20:00 AM

I understand this point of view. Sad that they can't reach peace and work it out. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and for dropping by my page. Sara K

Joe Maverick

Date: 4/24/2024 11:16:00 PM

The best war..Is to war against war is my offering, I extend my hand metaphorically to You Arthur.' In the hope of better days to come.? If I were to do other I should start by pointing Out my own faults ( which would be time Consuming) so enough put, be well look me up Any time..It won't cost a dime.'

Yann Rolland

Date: 4/23/2024 7:56:00 AM

there is so much cruauté in Gaza, i never understood this eternal war, this break my heart so much, thanks for the touching poem ( upsetting ?)

Daniel Henry Rodgers

Date: 4/21/2024 6:30:00 PM

Hello Arthur, you really cut through the layers of illusion and exposes the harsh realities of our world. I loved the juxtaposition of aid and bombs, the portrayal of war as a sinister game of chance, it all speaks to the inherent contradictions of power and privilege. Your poetic words challenge us to confront uncomfortable truths about our complicity in perpetuating injustice. Only by acknowledging the rightful owners of the land and rejecting the fallacy of entitlement can we hope to find true peace. - Blessings, Daniel

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 4/21/2024 5:30:00 PM

the initial words were most powerful. Comparing the life/death aspect of war to a lottery was creative and brilliant as was comparing war to a casino. Yes, the 'master's decide' War? What is it good for? Absolutely nothing. Well done. Am faving. Have a fabulous evening, Sara

Sotto Poet

Date: 4/21/2024 8:48:00 AM

Arthur, your poem is a masterful exploration of the devastating effects of war, international power relations, and the aftereffects of colonization and imperialism. The effects of war, especially on those who become victims of the fighting and are caught up in the chaos. Land and resource control and power are also discussed.

Arthur Vaso
Date: 4/27/2024 11:01:00 PM

Thank you very much.