Lebanon War.

by NIDAL   May 19, 2011


The tormented volcano erupts.

Thunderous clouds rain steel on the innocent.
drums of hate pound earth with vengeance in mind.

Merchants in a bidding war over the souls of the young and beautiful.

Lord of death roams ceder city. looking for blood to quench his never ending thirst.

We are served misery and Sorrow one molten cup at a time.

But hope is alive.

A green eyed girl rises from the ashes. Engulfed with pride.

With searing love emanates from her eyes.
And with a defiant voice of angelic thunder shaking the essence of the enemy.

She Recites these words for creation to witness.
I am an Arab....and this...is....my LEBANON.

(C) Copyright 2006 to Nidal Habash Written in 2006

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  • 12 years ago

    by Ronel McCarthy

    This is touching -beautiful!

  • 12 years ago

    by Lioness

    My parents were born in Lebanon and so was my Husband. I've never been there. I have heard it's beautiful though.

    My husband has been through a lot when he was living there and what he tells me, scares me like mad
    This poem is well written and so very vivid.

    The tormented volcano erupts.

    Thunderous clouds rain steel on the innocent.
    drums of hate pound earth with vengeance in mind.
    ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
    Steel rain? Oh that's ouch. It's like the buildings have been blown up and the steel from the buildings are coming down on everyone
    The idea that the clouds themselves are carrying the vengeance is brilliant. As if to say that the clouds were not being controlled.

    She Recites these words for creation to witness.
    I am an Arab....and this...is....my LEBANON.
    ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
    I do love the ending. A positive feel considering what the first lines were about.
    Powerful stuff!

    x

  • 12 years ago

    by Decayed

    WOWOOOOWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW I'm proud to be Lebanese and proud of this piece!

    It's actually so vivid and deeep!
    I like the images.. so sensational and tender!!

    Awesome Job :)

  • 12 years ago

    by rayre words

    Wow! VIVID in the extreme! You've painted a picture of words here. Powerful phrasings.
    My vote is on this.

  • 12 years ago

    by Michael D Nalley

    This is timeless and a very powerful write

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