The Difference Poem by Rudy Hossam
The Difference
In the middle of the night
My cell phone rang
My friend annoyingly woke me up
To tell me watch the news
Definitely it wasn't a nice time 2 call
I hanged up and didn't bother to move
The next day we met
She asked if I watched the news
I laughed at her and said of course not
Her face turned red with anger
I didn't understand her
But there seemed something strong
I quickly asked what's wrong
She told me...
'Children are dying...Blood is everywhere...
Israel isn't letting a day free...
They've no food...no water...no nothing...
And people like you prefer to sleep
Then to show care
From where do you expect victory? ? ?
And we just say Israel don't do that! ! !
It's just not right! ! !
When lazy people like you are around
Why would Israel care? ? ?
Why would Israel stop war? ? ?
If you don't care
Why do you blame Israel that she doesn't? ? ?
Gaza is a river of blood...
A mountain of skulls...
People are injured...
And there is no medicine to cure...
Was it to much just to watch the news? ? ?
Do we no longer feel? ? ?
Where did people's rights go? ? ?
Where did animal's rights go? ? ?
They treat animals better then people in Gaza! ! !
What is the meaning of that? ? ?
Is that something normal? ? ?
I can't believe what I see! ! !
Gaza we are all for you...
We will never surrender...
And if you aren't interested...
It's your choice...
But when your turn comes...
Don't cry for help...
Israel wouldn't stop...
When she stopped talking
My tears where unstoppable...
I was so speechless...
So ashamed of myself...
But my friend reminded me......
'It's Never Too Late To Make A Move'
as global citizens wherever one might be we bow our head in shame at human greed...
Anybody can make a difference, its never too late to take a move. Such a beautiful creative art you have made...presented in different grace...10
I hate to strike a sour note here among all the plaudits, but this seems to me a rather one-sided view of what is actually going on. I saw no mention of the rockets that Hamas has been raining down on Israel for some time now, and which actually provoked this conflict in the first place. There's no point in making emotional statements in poetry if the facts are so one-sided. I support neither side, and I certainly don't agree with war as a means to solve anything, but Hamas is responsible here, and their leaders have even stated that the aim was to draw Israel into a ground war in Gaza so they could inflict the greatest damage on the Jews. It seems to me that they got their wish.
Very Vexatious Seen, Beyoud Explain the Happenings, Really Joining with you bowing our Heads before them, very painful situation. Hearty Condolence.10++
Well, I think you've brought your friend's call/ deep concerns to us with emotion. The slight spelling mistakes will always be a'tiny drop' compared with the sincere feelings voiced through your poem. Keep writing, Rudy! And as far as the topic is concerned, as I write, we can already talk of a 'move', though still fragile, some people say. Thanks for sharing your poem(s) Maria
Rudy it's really good the way you wrote it i enjoyed reading it go bless plastine and its poeple
Conflictual issues are based on the might in this world not on justice. I see we should consider the afthermath of our action, if it satisfies us that is good or we should wait and self fortify till we would be able to win.
A very honest and heartfelt piece Rudy - - - - and a 10 from Fay...
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
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12/5/2025 1:31:32 AM # 1.0.0
The thing with the world we live in....we are under control...the powers that be are fuel'd by greed...leaving the less fortunate to suffer...and so the world keeps turning in their favour..............A very honest piece you have so perfectly penned here Rudy.....keep expressing 10+ Best of Health & Happiness Jon