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Eastern Chaos (1948 to 2024)

Conflict is an old one,
seventy, or more years it has been,
treaties with Arab countries signed
a new state created back then.

The citizenry of Jordan,
mostly Palestinian, here
in sharing a Gaza border,
a call to arms is surely clear...

All the world is watching, now
most media sides with vermin
whether right or wrong, so sadly
delivering a good sermon.

Israeli militants gone mad,
Hezbollah's grim attacks today,
have the world's attention now
will this hold governments at bay?

Israel breaching their contract,
violation of laws in place.
Bombing schools, hospitals, more
becoming a criminal race...

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more styx notepad written 10-13 to 14-2024
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The poem, "Eastern Chaos (1948 to 2024)", is a political commentary on the longstanding conflict in the Middle East, specifically focusing on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The poem's structure is consistent, maintaining a four-line stanza format throughout, which aids in readability and flow.

However, the poem could benefit from a more nuanced exploration of the conflict. The poem's perspective appears one-sided, focusing on the actions of one party. A more balanced portrayal could provide a richer exploration of the topic and could potentially engage a wider audience.

In terms of language, the poem uses straightforward and direct language to convey its message. However, the use of more figurative language and imagery could enhance the emotional impact of the poem. For example, instead of stating "Israeli militants gone mad", the poem could use metaphor or simile to convey this idea in a more evocative way.

The line "most media sides with vermin" is potentially problematic. The term "vermin" is a strong, dehumanizing term that could alienate some readers. A more neutral term could convey the same idea without potentially offending readers.

Lastly, the poem's title, "Eastern Chaos (1948 to 2024)", sets an expectation for a historical overview of the conflict from 1948 to 2024. However, the poem does not clearly delineate this timeline, which could lead to confusion for the reader. Consider revising the title or incorporating clear references to this timeline in the poem.

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This kicks the Israeli's right in a tight spot. Great poetry it flowed well and although I feel for Israel I cannot condone their actions in these matters. My favorite stanza is the fourth. We all stand palsied by these events. Please read "Gazing into the East" if you havn't already. This is what we a have feared for a long time! Truly the standard bearer has fainted and is lying dea from shear fear.

What we write here and now affects the direct future. So please do not stop writing!

The militants have caused senseless damage and life lost. I could not find your poem, can you give me the URL for it?

*love, Cat

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I don't know the URL but the name is "The Defamation of Angelina!" Thank you!

What we write here and now affects the direct future. So please do not stop writing!

I read the poem and commented on it. Thank you for recommending it!

love, Cat

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and many thanks for getting this courageous step in talking about the Israeli-Arab conflict and all that is related that cause this cheos as your title clearly suggested.
Let me just clarify that this is a conflict (also as your title suggests) that has lasted for over than seventy years (not fifty)and still goes on.
The consequences are all devestating, the least to say and you have well stated some in your powerful piece.
Just would like to clarify for the reader that the treaty was signed not between the Palestinians and the Israelites, rather between other Arab countries and Israel.
Thank you dear again for shedding a light on this timely subject.You truly have the poetess' heart.

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Thank you for reading and clearing up a few facts for me. I appreciate this. I will work on the poem in hopes of making it more factual. A year ago, I was avoiding watching news stories because they broke my heart and I cried, tears of anguish and rage... and I hate to cry! (It is a childhood thing : if I cried it made me weak in their eyes, so I held it all in and focused on the anger.) Please let me know if I get anything wrong? thanks, love and prayers, Cat

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I am also unhappy with the third section...could you look at it and see if you can help me. the lines of consternation are the 2nd and 4th ending words: (vermin and sermon)

many thanks, Cat

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Good edits so far. If I were you, and this is only me, I would drop S. 2 all together. If I got it right, you wanted to say that the displaced Palestinians become citizens in Jordan. This is true to some degree. Others had to migrate to different parts of the world. Others like those who inhabited Gaza stripe are still located without citizenships and aren't given the simplest rights.
I'm not sure about the 3rd and 4th lines as not all (in Gaza and Jordan)share Gaza boarders and aren't call for the army.

As for the lines that you're not happy about, I suggest the following :

All the world is watching now,
Sadly media sides with the strong
delivering only fake sermons
No matter if he's right or wrong

Hope this of some help. Please let me know if further info is needed.

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that verse you suggested is marvelous and I will change it later. It is now time to spend with Steven! Thank you! xxx, Cat

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