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Remembering the Barzani
by Lori L Moore → (All Poetry by Lori L Moore)
  
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A short poem remembering the Barzani tribespeople who, at the hands of the current government of Iraq, fell prey to one of the largest gendercidal massacres of modern times.

Just before the morning's birth
when the sun had yet to shine
we prepared our hearts for a day at work
another battle to survive
another fight in this abandoned hell
another callous in the hand
another day as a refugee
far from our promised land

The solders came that morning
according to Baghdad's law
Saddam Hussein had spoken
they came to kill us all

They killed our holy men
as they offered up their prayers
they rounded up our men and boys
not showing any care
Infidels, we were to them
and then the gasses came
8,000 disappeared that day
yet no one bares the shame


"They betrayed the country and they betrayed the covenant, and we meted out a stern punishment to them, and they went to hell." Saddam Hussein, speaking about this incident.


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 Reviews of "Remembering the Barzani"
Reviewed by Amanda Fousek (Reader)
Reviewed on February 11, 2003
Powerful words. You have an ablity to use your work for good, to show us what we havent been able or dont want to see. Its a gift, use it.

Reviewed by Connie Hinnen Cook (Reader)
Reviewed on February 10, 2003
No one can shine a light in these dark places like you do, Lori.

Reviewed by Connie Hinnen Cook (Reader)
Reviewed on February 10, 2003
Strong write, thank you for sharing this

Reviewed by Sherry Gibson
Reviewed on February 9, 2003
A very powerful statment made in flowing words.

Reviewed by Floria Kelderhouse (Reader)
Reviewed on February 9, 2003
Wow Lori...this is so powerful..floria

Reviewed by ♥ Kari Hirshey ♥ (Reader)
Reviewed on February 9, 2003
What a great tribute, written in a manner that makes it even more powerful, for about every poem that I have read of yours is very beautiful and thought-provoking, and this one is no different, my heart goes out to the tribes people. Thanks for sharing.
~Kari~

Reviewed by m j hollingshead
Reviewed on February 9, 2003
thought provoking

Reviewed by Vicky Jeter
Reviewed on February 9, 2003
Lori
Thanks so much for making us aware of this! My linear mind is curious when this occurred? I will include this level of the problem in Truth in my prayers. Thanks again. Vicky

Reviewed by Ronald Dondiego
Reviewed on February 9, 2003
A very interesting and thought provoking read. Hopefully Saddam's soul will go straight to hell. Well done ~ Ron

Reviewed by Tracey Hardie
Reviewed on February 9, 2003
Excellent write... thank you for posting this.

Reviewed by Cathy Montgomery (Reader)
Reviewed on February 9, 2003
Powerfully written--powerful, deeply felt impact...

Reviewed by Debby Rosenberg
Reviewed on February 8, 2003
intense...

Reviewed by Ed Lupinacci (Reader)
Reviewed on February 8, 2003
Lori
Powerful as always I enjoy your style of writing and this tribute is nothing less than perfection

Reviewed by Trixie Love
Reviewed on February 8, 2003

Hi Lori,
Very powerful write...
I wish that our world
could be filled with
love and peace...
What a beautiful world
it would be...

Great write

Reviewed by Mari Laureano (Reader)
Reviewed on February 8, 2003
sobering tribute...love&Light **Mari**

Reviewed by richard poor
Reviewed on February 8, 2003
this is what we will fight for....a powerful tribute!

Reviewed by g g (Reader)
Reviewed on February 8, 2003
Excellent write very powerful!
huggs
Lady G.

Reviewed by Kate Clifford (Reader)
Reviewed on February 8, 2003
A madman walks where technology can take him out. I have to question why? Good write.

Reviewed by Christine Morell
Reviewed on February 8, 2003
I can't add more than the others but I can echo them and praise this work very highly Lori.
Chrissie

Reviewed by Ted Sheridan (Reader)
Reviewed on February 8, 2003
Tuff Stuff, I believe that the results from this war will be far reaching and many will be freed of this man. When you have a neighbor like Saddam you can move or be killed.

Reviewed by Sara Coslett
Reviewed on February 8, 2003
Excellent. Thanks for putting into perspective what happens to bully dictators who think they can just vanquish life because that is their wish to do so.

Reviewed by Jerry Andrews (Reader)
Reviewed on February 8, 2003
Very strong exposure of murder by dictatorship, Lori. He WILL come down! They all do. Jerry

Reviewed by Oisín Breen (Reader)
Reviewed on February 8, 2003
good socially conscious poetry

Reviewed by Mark Mahoney (Reader)
Reviewed on February 8, 2003
What a crazy world we all live in, and it dosent have to be like this, but it is and as long as there is hate, there will be tragedys like this one...thank you for bringing it to peoples attention, you done this terrible injustice proud and i thank you for that. take care, the good in life is knowing that not everyone is bad... Mark xx

Reviewed by M Flack
Reviewed on February 8, 2003
Very written...
And a tragic piece of history that we may one day be able to correct if we have enough time and patience to do so...

Reviewed by Kay P Devenish
Reviewed on February 8, 2003
I just wish everyone loved each other.
All your poetry is excellent.

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes
Reviewed on February 8, 2003
war is murder.... what a sad world....Hope you okay..from which country are you....I am from South Africa
Love
Tinka

Reviewed by Eroica Mendoza (Reader)
Reviewed on February 7, 2003
any form of war is murder. what a sad world.

Reviewed by Jeff
Reviewed on February 7, 2003
Nice propaganda. But the United States doesn't care about the Kurds. It's all about oil.

Reviewed by Lady Peg (Reader)
Reviewed on February 7, 2003
Lori ,
Excellent dedication to this nation
and the poem is beautiful sad and touching
Peg

Reviewed by Ron (sketchman) Axelson (Reader)
Reviewed on February 7, 2003
Sad that madmen get away with murder.
Excellent write Lori....

Reviewed by Ron (sketchman) Axelson (Reader)
Reviewed on February 7, 2003
Strong write. Well done indeed. Much enjoyed.
Thank you for your kind comments toward my work.

Be well,
Michael

Reviewed by E T Waldron
Reviewed on February 7, 2003
Lori thanks for this excellent piece of work that makes us see the malady in man which only a God can heal...and the world must deal with...

Reviewed by *********** ********** (Reader)
Reviewed on February 7, 2003
I agree with James..It would seem the people of Iraq have their vocal chords on a sting held by a madman. I too would be interested to hear from them if he were no longer in the driver seat. A very sad poem that highlights the corruption of a man who it seems has lost his way. I believe there is much good to be found in any nation, but fear fetters the innocent....Ty, Dani

Reviewed by James David Compton (Reader)
Reviewed on February 7, 2003
Hopefully this will put things into perspective for so many out there who damn us for doing something. We'll see what the Iraqis truly think of us after Saddam is gone, for then they will have a voice.
-James

Reviewed by Alexander Shaumyan (Reader)
Reviewed on February 7, 2003
Very nice. Of course, all killing is terrible, whether it's done by ruthless dictators like Saddam or by the US government. It's all about greed and self-interest.

Reviewed by jude forese
Reviewed on February 7, 2003
the horrors of life are overwhelming...

Reviewed by Bobbi Duffy
Reviewed on February 7, 2003
I approve of your tribute as both a poet and a historian.
Bobbi

Reviewed by Marilyn Seray
Reviewed on February 7, 2003
Lori, this is so intense. Well done

Reviewed by Bhuwan Thapaliya
Reviewed on February 7, 2003
Dear Lori...This is very powerful poem...This is historical stuff...Thanks for puking out the truth in the form of verses..this is just wonderful...cheers...love n luck...BHUWAN

Reviewed by Morchuis
Reviewed on February 7, 2003
Hi Dani,
A disgraceful episode, just like the hundred thousand in Africa, the three million in Cambodia,and the dozens of massacres around the world that have gone un noticed and uncommented upon by American administration, including the one in Iraq, one hundred thousand innocent people died by the hand of UN forces.
A book that seems to deal quiet adequately on the subject,and written by an acknowledged expert, It is Mein Kampf by Adolf Hitler, I think it should be mandatory reading in the schools of all countries including America.--Morchuis

Reviewed on February 7, 2003
Powerful write!
~Michelle~


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