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Protest - For Ziwar
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Protest - For Ziwar |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass 
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In memory of Ziwar Muhammad Isma'il, who lived in Zakho, Kurdistan until Iraqi soldiers in disguise murdered him for the crime of being the wrong person. Protest Subtle As a manure Spreader and as fragrant, Protesters bellow phrases coined To dignify the Reich. A country’s name, A president’s, change just those and It’s nineteen thirty-eight. Aged manure so… Subtle. --------------- RP -- because we should never forget, nor allow the truth to be disinformationed away. |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
I remember this so well... because you wrote it so well a heart couldn't forget. And now, as then, my applause is of the reverent kind. |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Eddy darling man, Oh how I miss your writing, I'm too often away from this place, but I'm never far away from your writing. This is, as is always the case with you, an excellent piece of writing, and the subject couldn't be handled better, you darling man are one amazing writer. (I do tend to repeat myself don't I?) Forgive me darling man, pretty please? Anyway an amazing piece and why oh why has it only got our beautiful Suthern's comment? why isn't it bedecked with glory? Oh well perhaps it is too good and ..... (I shall say no more on the grounds I'm not here often these days. Wonderful writing and you are right, never, ever forgotten, and never, ever should be. as always Mushy x x x x You see I do sometimes slip in and sip at your fountain of wisdom, even if it isn't as often as I once did, I don't forget what true poetic genius is, not ever) x Tomorrow is another day I don't know what it holds |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
Yes....some of my friends, or those who have said they were, are quite notable by their absence from this one. I'm glad the two of you didn't treat it -- and me -- in that way, just because I spoke a truth that needed to be said, even though it is one that might make some people feel less than comfortable. I will most definitely remember. I'm glad to see you, Marsha....I've also been unable to be here very much, recently, and I hope we're both able to come to the forums more now. I've missed some good poetry, and I've missed my friends. Spin the dream! ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> ______________Ratleader______________ [This message has been edited by Ratleader (09-15-2006 09:50 AM).] |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
I'm glad to see this back, Ed.  |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
only you could so profoundly & with great respect, give tribute to this sad man and tragic event. |
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Pilgrimage Member Elite
since 2001-12-04
Posts 3945Texas, USA |
Of course, being me and totally unaware of everything, I didn't know who he was until I googled his name. Just another martyr in a long trail. Sigh. Yes, don't let him be forgotten, and a very good poem, too. Nan (Pilgrim variety) |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
ahhhhh....Friday Night. No need to go out...already married. So, perusing time for the reading eyes of need... and this is a welcome repost, for as you say.... because we should never forget, nor allow the truth to be disinformationed away. Thank you, Sir. |
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wwshanner Junior Member
since 2006-09-13
Posts 13 |
It seems that mis & dis imformation is far too popular. Gone are the news reports of fair and unbiased reporters. Far too often the agenda is overpowering the facts. Keep on writing about things like this, for in doing so I applaud you, Thank you Sir. |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Nice writing...James |
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