Not a Fairy Tale

I still remember

It was the last of November

It was raining all day long

And the wind was strong
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I was only nine years old…

You were two years younger than me

I opened my arms widely

Then we hugged each other

Were I your mother,

I would do the same and more!
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We sneaked to the backyard

My parents stayed inside

The storm hit the whole city

But Israel hit our own home!

People rushed from everywhere

But I was full of despair!
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We stayed alone

Without mom

Without dad

Without home!
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Both of us

No one else

We were there inside a tent

I was shivering, and you too

The tent was about to fly

As the storm started to blow
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You missed your teddy bear

I missed my warm blanket

Alas…

The torrent pulled them all

Were I able to change the calendar

I would delete that November
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It was raining bombs and rockets

Oh my mom… Oh my dad

I would delete that day…
When you both passed away
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Blackmatta/Blue

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  1. OmG... its so heart touching! So amazing! I must say it is the best poem by you Blue ^^ I feel pleased that I know you. Of course its not fairy tale but fairy tale even wont qualify to stand in the list for comparison! Hats off !
    ~Cyclone

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  2. What to say after reading such a moving piece of poetry? I am totally impressed.The way in which he depicts even the smallest details. OMG.I agree with Cyc . By far, it is his best composition.Truly,it is not easy to write about painful events in life. To describe those memories in such a natural way is a remarcable personal quality.
    Dear Blue,May God bless your life and be compassionate upon you, always. May God guide you always!!!!!

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  3. Definitely, this poem is worth of a second reading. By the way, Sorry for the HE issue. I was replying to Cyc ´s comment and I was talking to you at the same time. As you can see, it is not a good idea to talk two people at the same time. Haha. Lol. Let´s leave aside my typing mistake. I have something else to mention.
    Truly, you have depicted a thought-provoking content . Bravo!!!!!!!!! In my view, it is your best work, by far!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hope to read your following piece of poetry soon . Regards. See you .

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  4. The poem is very touching. I can imagine how pain and lonely it was. There are many people in the world who are in the same moment like that. I just hope the world will be peaceful and there will be no tear on children' s face.

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  5. omg!..i got heart break when read the line raining bombs and rocket..very emotional ..it touched my heart..you are amazing .........................................!

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