In the City of Angels the flowers don’t bloom
They are cut and they rest on the stone.
In the City of Angels the silence and peace
Broken only by birds’ cheerless songs.
In the City of Angels the rain doesn’t fall
It’s replaced by the tears that soak the earth.
In the City of Angels no one makes a noise,
And the laugh of the children is no longer heard:
All the children are resting six feet under ground
With a look of surprise still etched on their faces.
These are children of Beslan, Ossetian town,
Who’ve been murdered and burned in their school.
Their own resting place in the burial ground
Called the City of Angels
Where three hundred thirty four souls rest in peace.
...CHILDREN...EVEN CHILDREN...SO INNOCENT AND STILL THEY ARE TARGETED. A POEM OF PAINFUL DEPTHS BUT WITH A BEAUTIFUL 'BORDER' OF REMEMBRANCE. THANKS FOR SHARING AND GOD BLESS. JOYCE * HIS INSPIRATIONS
your words speak of sadness deep within the soul, they are compassionate words telling a story for all to know, so well presented for all to feel. i loved your words and felt the pain. excellent poem, liana
love and hugs
mary etta
"Oh may Liana so much tears so much pain
Its so sad All those "innocent children and their Parents"
My prayers to all
Powerful haunting piece
"City of Angels" shines!!
Sending you Peace Love and Light...Yolie
Reviewed by William Hodge (Reader)
Reviewed on April 3, 2009
i really like this poem
God bless you and thank you for your time !
shawn
Whenever power is involved, there are always many innocents that suffer.
The imagery is so soft and powerful at the same time; I love the first two stanzas.
Axilea
Reviewed by Melissa Mendelson (Reader)
Reviewed on January 24, 2009
This is a haunting piece, one that reminds you that life is so very precious and must be protected from harm.
I pray for the children, I live for the children, and I cry for the children. But I know that one day, if not allready the children that rest in the city of angels, will be lifted on high to rest in peace in the City of God. Thank you for reminding us that our children, the worlds children will not have a future unless we preserve the present which makes the future possible! Peace may it never cease!!!
Good Morning Liana,
Your Translation Is Powerful, and haunting as I read "City of Angels"
I feel the grave of Despair & Loss
Peace, Love & Poetry
Embraced ~ Embrassé
Vickie
Hello Lianna, I read your poem,"CITY OF ANGELS". I found it well written thoughvery sad. Maybe their souls rest at peace now with your telling of their story. Please feel free to visit my site here in the "Den"
Liana you captured a dark moment that rise still today in the shadow of smiles never forgotten. The City of Angels a powerful poem.
Reviewed by Teri Teri (Reader)
Reviewed on January 13, 2009
Liana, first thank you for your comment on my first posting here. It is very much appreciated.
What a raw and heartbreaking work you have created here. Such pointless loss--well captured.
Reviewed by Andre Bendavi Benyehu (Reader)
Reviewed on January 13, 2009
An outstanding historic-social composition.
In respect and admiration,
Andre Emmanuel Bendavi ben-YEHU
Reviewed by Flying Fox Ted L Glines (Reader)
Reviewed on January 12, 2009
At first, I thought this would be about our own "City of Angels" Los Angeles, California USA (which is also a battleground).
Beslan, a town of about 30,000, is in North Ossetia, near the republic of Chechnya, where separatist rebels have been fighting Russian forces since 1999.
On 01 September 2004 terrorists seized hundreds of young students and others hostage in the Beslan town school. The armed militants demanded that Moscow free Chechen rebels. Hundreds of Russian troops had surrounded the school building as various other negotiators attempted to reason with the militants.
Some 330 people -- about half of them children -- were found dead after Russian special forces stormed the school. How they died and whether all of them were killed during the assault is unclear. More than 500 people remain hospitalized. But three days after the event, scores of people were still unaccounted for.
In such an ideological fight, why do they kill children? Such a horrible shard of history.
children are the souls of all mankind -- what dementia prevailed to whisk violently away, so many innocent souls -- the earth there shall forever be flowing with tears -- this is a mighty tribute to those innocent children Liana -- may peace invade the hearts of every man -- JMW
Liana,
This poem brings back those horrific memories of that fatal day. It shocked and disgusted all people to think that children would be a victim of such crimes. I cannot tell you how much this hurts me to know such terror exists in this world. I have given you a link to a website that is hope of victims and their families from this tragedy.
Here it is: http://www.beslanhope.org
Much peace, love, and light to you dear friend,
Amber "V" Moonstone
Your poem highlights the tragic loss of a beautiful heritage-Children. The terrorist that did this have no souls-shedding innocent blood. God bless the parents who remain.
Oh Liana this is so beautifully touching but so sad and painful. Your write was magnificant to show the pain of the souls at rest. Heartfelt write my friend and so lovely told. Love and hugs, Bonnie
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love and hugs
mary etta
Very well done! and may God's
blessings and His Peace be upon
you!
Much Love
And Prayers!!
hugs
milton
Its so sad All those "innocent children and their Parents"
My prayers to all
Powerful haunting piece
"City of Angels" shines!!
Sending you Peace Love and Light...Yolie
God bless you and thank you for your time !
shawn
... In the City of Angels the flowers don’t bloom
They are cut and they rest on the stone...
The imagery is so soft and powerful at the same time; I love the first two stanzas.
Axilea
Your Translation Is Powerful, and haunting as I read "City of Angels"
I feel the grave of Despair & Loss
Peace, Love & Poetry
Embraced ~ Embrassé
Vickie
nice work Liana...
Art Sun...
Sandy
With Love,
Cindy
love & peace be with you Liana
William
Regis
What a raw and heartbreaking work you have created here. Such pointless loss--well captured.
An outstanding historic-social composition.
In respect and admiration,
Andre Emmanuel Bendavi ben-YEHU
Beslan, a town of about 30,000, is in North Ossetia, near the republic of Chechnya, where separatist rebels have been fighting Russian forces since 1999.
On 01 September 2004 terrorists seized hundreds of young students and others hostage in the Beslan town school. The armed militants demanded that Moscow free Chechen rebels. Hundreds of Russian troops had surrounded the school building as various other negotiators attempted to reason with the militants.
Some 330 people -- about half of them children -- were found dead after Russian special forces stormed the school. How they died and whether all of them were killed during the assault is unclear. More than 500 people remain hospitalized. But three days after the event, scores of people were still unaccounted for.
In such an ideological fight, why do they kill children? Such a horrible shard of history.
Ted
"City of Angels" is an emotive and powerfully written poem!!
LOve and Hugs,
Lance
Carole~
This poem brings back those horrific memories of that fatal day. It shocked and disgusted all people to think that children would be a victim of such crimes. I cannot tell you how much this hurts me to know such terror exists in this world. I have given you a link to a website that is hope of victims and their families from this tragedy.
Here it is: http://www.beslanhope.org
Much peace, love, and light to you dear friend,
Amber "V" Moonstone
skillfully and powerfully expressed in your moving words.
Thanks, Liana. -gene.
This is a heartfelt homage to that terrible tragedy, the images of which still stay in my mind. May each child rest in peace.
John
Newfie Hugs, Rose