Arthur Vaso Poet Light Verse

The Muslim

She looked into my eyes
There were tears, she wept
She was filled with remorse
But her past was not of her doing

Senseless death is never accepted
Never understood
Her sister is gone, no tear undone
For wanting to smile, to love, be young

Cultures grow old, wither and die
Some linger on, and make us cry
So stand up, when it becomes too clear
Defend those of the weak, those in fear

With voices loud, and filled with love
We shall rejoice, unveil 1000 doves
Kiss away those tears, the pain of so many years
Look into her dead eyes, take comfort, she will smile

From her grave, she will surely see
The anguish left, from barbaric acts
This hatred of man can never last
A child is she, a shining light

Sister, she would grasp your body an soul
And whisper, you must continue this fight
Forgive those who walk in blindness
And cherish those who forgive with kindness

- dedicated to a young girl in Pakistan braver than I

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Punnia Viswan Bhatia November 15, 2015 at 9:13 AM WOW.....incredible tribute :) ~7~ for sure Arthur Vaso November 15, 2015 at 11:15 AM Thank you so much! hugs

Suzanne Delaney May 20, 2013 at 9:44 PM 'Forgive those who walk in blindness And cherish those who forgive with kindness' A beautiful conclusion. Hope you are well. SuZ Arthur Vaso May 20, 2013 at 9:55 PM thank you so much!!

Red Omara March 3, 2013 at 4:14 PM A well written condemnation of blind devotion. And well said Arthur Vaso November 15, 2015 at 12:20 PM a belated thank you!

Dinda Minardi February 27, 2013 at 4:43 AM A really great way of telling story. You can deliver it in a unique way without putting aside its poeticness. Arthur Vaso February 27, 2013 at 8:51 PM thank you very much, glad you liked

Guru Jad February 25, 2013 at 5:31 PM Bloodshed has become normal act. Death a regular scene. Even brutality a work of art!!! Such a waste for humans' abilities...! Who ever thinks that love and peace can be born from slaughtering is surely blurred. Only love begets love and peace begets peace! .... Very effective and moving poem! Arthur Vaso February 25, 2013 at 8:55 PM Thank you for your kind comments

Sara Kendrick February 25, 2013 at 4:15 PM Enjoyed reading your work which is very expressively written honoring this young girl..Sara Arthur Vaso February 25, 2013 at 8:55 PM Thank you Sara I appreciate it!!

Seren Roberts February 25, 2013 at 9:17 AM well done my friend....Seren Arthur Vaso November 15, 2015 at 12:19 PM belated thank you

Ali Hammoud February 25, 2013 at 7:44 AM I love last two lines. I love it all in fact! This is so so painful. Thank you for sharing. So many innocent people are dying senseless for no cause, because of brainless leaders. Arthur Vaso February 25, 2013 at 8:54 PM thank you for you kind comments Ali

Jack Ellison February 25, 2013 at 7:23 AM BRILLIANT!!! "Forgive those who walk in blindness" a chilling reminder of the evil that exists in this so called advanced civilization... NOT! A great write my friend! 10 out of 7! Arthur Vaso November 15, 2015 at 3:43 PM Sorry for belated reply, thank you so much!!