Three Stars Over Syria

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Sic semper tyrannis thus always to tyrants. Rebel rebel rebel ! Storms of rebellion topple his brutal regime capture the capital, Damascus liberation celebration. His brutal regime…millions fled for their lives while squashed beneath his iron fist thousands flee who stood by him as his subject's writhe and perish ‘neath chemicals unleashed. Luxury, an extensive car collection rarest of Ferrari’s, Lamborghini Diablo and Rolls-Royce there in his obscenely opulent palace while nine out of ten live in destitute fleet discovered models of his choice. His brutal regime new-found freedom explores an opulent residence torture chambers crumble, captive return to your loved ones as rebels seize the nation’s reigns asylum granted to an ousted leader. Bashar al-Assad in Moscow Assad has fled his country see how it settles upheaval with no clear path~ ‘tis heaven or hell?

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Tom Woody

Date: 12/15/2024 4:47:00 PM

Compelling poetry. Though I am non-political and generally avoid poetry that features such I tried to be as objective as possible and just focus on the writing. As a poetic news commentary it works. As a haibun it falls a bit short, not being in the moment or allowing us to share a personal experience with you. Thx for supporting the contest Anaya

I Am Anaya
Date: 12/15/2024 7:21:00 PM

Ty and your welcome, Tommy. I wanted to mark the liberation of Syria and support your contest. :)

Duke Beaufort

Date: 12/13/2024 10:44:00 AM

Anaya, you have written a very thought-provoking poem. The suffering caused by the Assad demon will stick with the survivors while they live. Plus, we don't really know how this will play out going forward. We certainly hope the actors left behind can live in peace, though the odds seem remote given past history and the corruption and allure of monied influence and authoritarianism. It's an open question as you point out.

I Am Anaya
Date: 12/13/2024 11:23:00 AM

Let's hope this is one time that history will NOT repeat itself, and there is peace on the horizon. God only knows. Ty for sharing, Duke. Peaceful days!

Robert Gorelick

Date: 12/13/2024 10:20:00 AM

Whatever happens in Syria will not stay in Syria. Let's just hope the third star is a good omen, and not a prescription for more of the same. Appreciate your topical entry for the Heaven or Hell contest, because as the world gets smaller, we will be touched by all that transpires. Gl poetess, Robert

I Am Anaya
Date: 12/13/2024 10:32:00 AM

Promises were made, Robert. To keep the people first, no discrimination between other religions or ethnicities, like (curds). Let's pray the promises are kept. xhugs