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Kingdom of Heaven
by Peter Paton

Friday, May 19, 2006
Rated "PG" by the Author.
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Collaboration by Peter Paton and Huda Orfali

 

The blood stained flag of the Holy Cross

Flutters defiantly on the walls of Holy Jerusalem

And the Crusaders of Christ will die for their cause

To drive the infidels from the Holy Land

 

The blood stained flag of the Muslim faith

Flutters defiantly in green waves of hope

The soldiers of Islam will die for their cause

To drive the infidels from the Holy Land

 

Hostilities began, and death took its mighty toll

The landscape was filled with crimson blood

The stench of death was overpowering in the air

And fear and dread filled friend and foe


Then Wisdom shone on Saladin the Great

And the Crusader King acted with Grace

A Counsel of Peace brought the warring sides together

And a pact was sworn, to share the Holy City

 

Rivers of blood that flowed in the past

Are forgiven forever, restored by trust

Hearts that bled are healed with a touch

Of love that extracts the good from the bad 

 

Peace comes from heaven above

And divine love will not be denied

For God doth send deliverance and love

In the shape of two angels from warring sides

 

Peter Paton & Huda Orfali

© 2006

       
Kingdom of Heaven

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Reviewed by Kate Burnside 5/22/2006
Ultimately beating swords into ploughshares. I like this overarching perspective that you two in collaboration bring. It gives hope and vision that there MAY be a future peace based in spirituality for the "ordinary" people of the world who just want to collaborate and not coerce. You are an awesome combination. TY Kate xx
Reviewed by Vesna Perkovic 5/21/2006
Exceptional work..indeed a grand message..
I was in in Jerusalem last Oct..fascinating mystical city..the air is thick with history and heavy with hate yet..there hovers above a certain energy that cannot be denied..it's almost tangible..


Vesna:)
Reviewed by Birgit and Roger Pratcher 5/21/2006
You two created a wonderful write with a strong message.
Birgit and Roger
Reviewed by jude forese 5/21/2006
an important, inspired message in this superb haiku ...
Reviewed by Sage Sweetwater 5/20/2006
Peter and Huda,

We look at the ordinariness of our daily lives and say, "there's no future in that," but that's exactly where our future is if we can see and grab hold of the many opportunities that are here. A wonderful collaboration to the two of you. Thanks for the specific information and sharing in such a natural way with us who need to know.

Sage
Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner 5/20/2006
You two continue to inspire and amaze with the power in your collective pens; well done, Peter and Huda!

(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.
Reviewed by A PAX 5/20/2006
This is a powerful, informative work
ty both
pax A
Reviewed by Aberjhani 5/20/2006
Strange how so many seem to consider the portrait you present here as an impossibility while ignoring that it has in fact been a reality. KINGDOM OF HEAVEN is a beautiful reminder that Peace and Love are still valid choices in the world here and now.
Aberjhani
Reviewed by richard cederberg 5/20/2006
Ahh, the history of Jerusalem, the geo-political center of the earth. Such a sorted and powerful past, and, in light of Biblical prophecy, what a powerful future is coming for this city. The Eighth Gate/Golden Gate is what intrigues me most. There is a most stunning promise attached to it.
Enjoyed this offering.
Richard
Reviewed by Paul Williams 5/20/2006
Yet another superb collab by blessed poets of peace. Most excellent.

Paul;-)
Reviewed by ROCK-Salt! Proctor 5/20/2006
Wonderful, historical, biblical, truth. Peter, Huda, your combined poems, have been phemonenal. Art
Reviewed by Michael Wells 5/20/2006
Another masterpiece by my favorite poets.

Rivers of blood that flowed in the past
Are forgiven forever, restored by trust
Amen to that calling.

There are many lessons to be learned from your collab and wonderful work together.
Maybe next time you guys can work with me in this Kingdom of Heaven that you created on the Den
God bless you, Huda & Peter
Michael
Reviewed by J. Allen Wilson 5/19/2006
You guys are on A roll Peter...outstanding...and to think...they are both of the seed of Abraham
Reviewed by Connie Hinnen Cook 5/19/2006
A perfect duet filled with harmony!
Reviewed by George Carroll 5/19/2006
Two minds producing a masterpiece.
Reviewed by A. Santo 5/19/2006
This is a divinely written prose on one of the best films I've ever watched. :) The kingdom of heaven truly is a Kingdom of Consciousness.
Reviewed by E T Waldron 5/19/2006
Your collaboration is a boon for all of us, and a treasure to keep!
So glad you are sharing your expertise with us! Thank you both!

Love,
Eileen
Reviewed by Susan de Vegter 5/19/2006
For God doth send deliverance and love


In the shape of two angels from warring sides

It is written with ages. You two give us morsels of wisdom with a fine example of harmony.

Peace above all else!
Susan
Reviewed by Crystal Silver Angel (Reader) 5/19/2006
Peter and Huda,the divine calling between you both is so very needed on earth. The beauty this brings sends a more powerful message that yes we all can celebrate and come together wherever we are at, whatever we believe... A masterpiece here..

((Love & Light, Dove )))
Reviewed by Michelle Kidwell Power In The Pen 5/19/2006
Another amazing write from your pen keep it up and be blessed in the writing, five stars for you and many blessings too
God Bless
Michelle!
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