Syria

by Khalid M Darwish   Sep 27, 2012


My loop, my wings and my swing
I'm calling your bells to ring
since I have more songs to sing
"may God save you all forever"

When you come across the heart
fill its sides from part to part
buttress walls that fall apart
and fix your roots so deep therein

My memory, my country
My summary, liberty
My soul and my olive tree
Can't live without you, Syria?

Daily, I see the terror
spreading by every sharer
leaving souls with no savior
exterminating innocence

All monsters surround their prey
when brothers are in astray
leaving behind their right way
calling predators to come in

no one in the world likes war
Syria was safe before
The peaceful place all adore
The symbol for security

If I have tears in the eye
or have few days till I die
you'll have your chance soon to sigh
and tell the world that you'll be free

* Each stanza is 7/7/7/8

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  • 11 years ago

    by Autuumnbree

    Very touching piece you have here, I can't imagine the terror that many faces in countries that are at war all the time. I am sure it's painful to see the innocent ones destroy and the wick ones prosper.

    This poem is powerful yet heartbreaking...

  • 11 years ago

    by CRAFTY KEN

    Very moving, very sad.
    Weeping may endure for the night, may joy come to you in the morning.

    Blessings,

    Ken

  • 11 years ago

    by Decayed

    That is so touching, Khalid. I liked your melancholic yet hopeful tone in there. I think 'save' should be 'safe'.

    Your ending moved me so much. Great job.

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