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Homes being torn downto make room for better people
It starts with a family still inside
As the tank moves
a small boy starts to cry
The fear chokes him
He goes blind
The older boy who escaped
tries to defend his home
throwing rocks at the tank
He is seized by men with AKs
The fear chokes him
wetness drips down his pants
A man teaches his son to pray
in the house of God
until tanks surround them
and soldiers destroy the peace
Three laugh as they fire their weapons
at the son
The father stands over his limp body
in a last act of defiance
More bullets fly, hitting mosaics on the wall
spelling “God, the most merciful” in flowing Arabic script
One shot missed, he’s paralyzed
more laughing as another hits its target
in between his eyes
He falls over his son
This is Palestine
This is Hell
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Comments: 48
Rankyaku [2015-12-21 19:49:48 +0000 UTC]
Amazing poem, I am touched...
While I am not Palestinian, I am a close neighbor (Lebanese) but even I don't know the horror of living under the Israeli military regime...
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israel88 [2014-05-30 09:47:52 +0000 UTC]
Look at this picture.
What do you see there?
I will tell you, you see nobility of IDF soldiers. You see the humanity of IDF soldiers.
Answer honestly, what would happen to child if it had happened in other countries?
What if this was your country? What if it was the other Arab countries?
I will answer you, the boy would turn to dust.
But the boy knows that IDF soldiers will not do anything to him, so he is not afraid.
IDF is the most moral army in the world.
Think of yourself as a parent, would you send your child, your the most precious thing to the front?
Palestinians do not care even send their children to carry out suicide attacks (www.youtube.com/watch?v=4jx8tq… .
What does this mean about them?
When you hear about "innocent Palestinian child" who was killed, do you imagine that the IDF's killing children in their sleep.
But the truth is that the Palestinians do. Please learn about the Itamar attack (www.youtube.com/watch?v=DGgb0v… .
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BlackAngel976 In reply to israel88 [2017-04-04 16:36:01 +0000 UTC]
Kudos to the Israeli army for not running children over with their tanks. How compassionate.
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OKAMISAMURAIWARRIOR In reply to israel88 [2016-03-19 04:16:20 +0000 UTC]
By all means Isreal is NOT the most moral army in the world, to even consider that would be downright offensive to every other group of people, there is no such thing as the most "moral army". And while Palestinians aren't ALL innocent, Isreal has not been the most kindest nation either, invading the Gaza Strip, settling homes and settlements in areas that were specifically said not to be used for settlements, I'm not praising or condemning Isreal and Palestinine, I'm just stating that you can't praise one without looking at the other
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From-Time [2013-10-12 16:24:40 +0000 UTC]
Please keep it up, No matter what others might say
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omer88 [2013-02-24 16:58:03 +0000 UTC]
great parenting: "ahmad, stop watching this hamas brainwashing Tv! why dont you go outside and throw stones on tanks like all the other kids?! cant you act normal for a change??? youll end up a terrorist!"
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CrystaLRozA [2012-12-06 19:17:18 +0000 UTC]
We will always fight.. My country is in my heart.. We will not surrender!! They say it's their promised land I say WE WILL MAKE IT THEIR GRAVE LAND..
Beautiful picture. as beautiful as the hearts of my people.. <3
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xXAngelTHXx In reply to CrystaLRozA [2013-07-03 08:49:20 +0000 UTC]
You're Palestinian as well?
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YourSister19 [2012-07-30 16:31:58 +0000 UTC]
Incredibly sad but true!
Palestine always in my Prayers. Their bravery and courage is astounding. Allah with the people of Palestine!
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Cipher80 [2011-07-30 01:42:54 +0000 UTC]
OH BOO HOO POOR PALESTINIAN BASTARDS!!!! READ HISTORY TO FIND OUT WHAT'S REALLY GOING ON!!!! DAMN MUZZIE TO HELL WHERE THEY BELONG!!!! THE BUNCH OF VIPERS!!!!!!
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GheimhridhLone [2011-06-10 06:35:42 +0000 UTC]
But hell will not last forever and the wicked will have what they deserve.
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ComradeLither In reply to cr3471v3h34dz [2012-12-17 04:20:17 +0000 UTC]
Look everyone! This one knows how to copy and paste Wikipedia links. I think it's trying to communicate.
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LockXShockXBarrel [2009-04-29 00:46:39 +0000 UTC]
it's upsetting that most of the American public is not well-informed about this war. :[
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Cipher80 In reply to LockXShockXBarrel [2011-07-30 01:43:59 +0000 UTC]
SPEAK FOR YOURSELF!!!! I KNOW PLENTY CAUSE I READ AND STUDY HISTORY!!! THE LAND BELONGS TO ISRAEL!!!
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LockXShockXBarrel In reply to Cipher80 [2011-07-30 03:33:16 +0000 UTC]
Excuse me, there is no need to be rude. I wasn't personally insulting your intelligence and I doubt that posting a comment stating "Damn Muzzie to Hell where they all belong" is proof of your extensive historical knowledge. Stop picking fights via deviant art comments and maybe someone will care about what you have to say. Although, it's quite a steep "maybe".
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Unbiased--Opinion [2009-01-01 17:06:53 +0000 UTC]
I'm speechless. This is so sad, and so well written.
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Basmatic [2008-10-20 00:59:06 +0000 UTC]
that's really sweet how some people actually care about palestine being torn apart
keep at it~!
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pename [2008-08-02 15:49:24 +0000 UTC]
difficult, and sometimes uncomfortably explicit. this is effective and moving.
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GrandmaChichi [2008-07-23 18:02:01 +0000 UTC]
beautiful
!!!
i hope our country will be free soon!
it will.....
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xaniii [2008-03-27 19:20:47 +0000 UTC]
its really good. i appreciate that we have people like you who actually care.
it is very sad that we just say "oh well" and do sleep peacefully while our brothers and sisters are dying like that. I wish we could do more than just talk
I hope you get more donation for your good cause! by God's will!
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PlanetaryFox [2006-12-27 18:38:14 +0000 UTC]
wonderful, takes a lot of bravery to throw rocks at a tank
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KyuubiWarrior In reply to PlanetaryFox [2007-01-02 04:13:01 +0000 UTC]
thanks, I was amazed by that pic the first time I saw it
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JessicaIsBipolar [2006-11-04 23:09:53 +0000 UTC]
i love it!!!!it make you think, hard...and thats rare for me.....great poem.
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KyuubiWarrior In reply to JessicaIsBipolar [2006-11-06 01:08:05 +0000 UTC]
That was random, it's an old deviation, thanks though
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intellectual-poet [2006-06-15 19:24:45 +0000 UTC]
Great poem, the message gets across greatly. I hope you do get donations, great job on taking action. Palestine will win its bout, Insha-Allah.
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netsui [2006-06-08 00:11:28 +0000 UTC]
Makes you think. I really don't know what to say on this one.
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KyuubiWarrior In reply to netsui [2006-06-08 01:01:43 +0000 UTC]
Thanks , I hope I can get some donations
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Lynsadarria [2006-06-06 22:38:03 +0000 UTC]
You did a really good job on this. Its sad how some people can be fighting, and it just effects us all. people hate, wars kill, and there is nothing we can do about it but try to clean up the after math. these stories are sad, and there are probably more to be told. you did a good job in capturing the dramaticy of the situation, and you're even trying to help the cause by telling people donations would be good and where they can send them too.
Its a wonderful poem.
and your right, fear can make us blind
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KyuubiWarrior In reply to Lynsadarria [2006-06-06 22:44:40 +0000 UTC]
Thanks, that means a lot
But I meant that literally, fear can make you lose your eyesight. When your brain decides its better for you not to see what's in front of you, it permanently shuts down eyesight. Therapy hasn't helped the kid last I heard
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MiladyRan In reply to KyuubiWarrior [2006-06-07 00:39:31 +0000 UTC]
That's it? I don't get any love in return? ouch. D:
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KyuubiWarrior In reply to MiladyRan [2006-06-07 00:59:46 +0000 UTC]
You always do babe...that comment was just unexpected for this poem...
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MiladyRan In reply to KyuubiWarrior [2006-06-07 02:03:16 +0000 UTC]
It's to show my appreciation for yer poem and yer skills that created the poem. :[
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