The Poetry of Arthur Vaso

I am Malala, I am Canadian

4/13/2017

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Since the tragic news of the attack on Malala I have followed her from her recovery, to her outspoken passion for education and women’s rights especially in very repressive Countries. From the very first time I was able to listen to her, I said that this is a very special woman, yes it was intuition, but there you have it.
 
One can feel the sincerity in her voice, and she took hold of a personal tragic event and transformed into such a positive force to be reckoned with.

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I have posted her recent speech in the Canadian Parliament, and one thing I noticed, in the audience, the pride of her parents seeing their daughter as a beacon of hope for all of humanity. They have every reason to be proud.
 
She is now an honorary citizen of Canada, only the sixth one to awarded this honor, and I am proud as a Canadian, she has been chosen.
 
 I have posted a poem dedicated to her visit here in Canada this month as well as an old poem I had written in 2013.


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You are Malala
 
April 2017

You have no more reason for fear
For the world now holds you dear
Your humble voice, speaking of others
You too a pearl, adored by worldly mothers
 
Touching the spirit of kindred souls
You have shown our senior leaders
A child can lead even the elders
You have paved that way
 
Humble of heart
Joyous towards mankind
Your smile is infectious
I, a simple poet, applause you
 
You have infected me too!
You are Malala


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I am Malala
2013
 
Malala
A child
From a small village
Of Mingora
 
She wore a pink dress to look pretty
While she studied, the passion of knowledge
Her beauty
Her heart shines in her quest of learning
 
This child has the wisdom
Of eleven kingdoms
For this, they seek to destroy her
Talibani bombs to most seem strong
 
Only evil, attempts a child’s life
Only Angels saved her very soul
As she becomes a soldier
Of learning, a burning light
 
Is there a man to stand up to evil?
To shine a light upon heinous crimes?
Who of us has this will?
I ask you fourteen times, who will save us?
 
Malala
A child
From a small village
Of Mingora
 
They tried to send her to heaven
God sent us one angel back
So that may we learn yet again
The innocence of love
 
She has become the soul
Of  tolerance
She has become the princess
Of  knowledge seekers
 
In candle light we may prey
That her heart shall remain and stay
So that we may learn and grow
And fight evil, by simply saying NO
 
They shot a child in the head
For going to school you should be dead
The world wept at this cowardly act
Who would save us from such evil deeds?
 
Malala
A child
From a small village
Of Mingora
 
A child
With the wisdom of many Kings
A Princess with a heart of gold
Who has blessed us all
 
From velvet skies
A smile to behold

27 Comments
Aysha
4/13/2017 10:51:33 pm

She is an amazing woman, I saw her on the tele here in UK.

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Tim
4/13/2017 10:53:49 pm

A gift to humankind.

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Yanire L
4/13/2017 11:28:31 pm

Very touching blog post, Canada is a great country.

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Isabella
4/14/2017 12:03:48 am

Nice to see such positive news these days, she is great!

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Bach H.
4/14/2017 12:07:29 am

Very touching words of kindness and poems that shines a light on a truly amazing person.
Thank you Arthur, for this beautiful work of art!

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Darren
4/14/2017 12:45:10 am

A very brave young woman

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Harif
4/14/2017 12:45:50 am

She deserves to live in a safe place

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Jahin
4/14/2017 12:46:39 am

More people like her should stand up to fight for freedom and equality

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Richard Lamoureux link
4/14/2017 09:33:36 am

Amazing job Arthur. A very polished and professional blog with emotionally relevant information. She is a voice for many and I am glad you are helping her be heard.

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Ivan
4/14/2017 11:12:09 am

I came from overseas a long time ago, glad Canada is still welcoming Country, nice poems.

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Ferry
4/14/2017 12:25:45 pm

I am a child from refugees. I know what it's like to have no home country. Love the poems too.

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Bob
4/14/2017 01:28:22 pm

wondrful tribute to great person.

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eve roper
4/14/2017 01:47:59 pm

Amazing young lady with a powerful will to place women in society with respect.. Well done dear friend

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Frits
4/14/2017 02:07:38 pm

Great website, hadn't see in before, Malala is a wonderful person.

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Matt
4/14/2017 05:26:51 pm

Amazing, so impressive

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Robert Lindley
4/15/2017 01:15:41 pm

The world has a great and true gift in the life, bravery and wisdom that this exceptional lady brings to our attention.
The clear evidence of her courage and truth, speaks of the darkest evil that seeks to enslave the world in its cult.
They that deliberately target innocent women and children to murder to maximize the shock value and instill fear in others.
A dark plague upon this world and her light now shines brightly upon it to wake we that sleep, we that are indifferent and we that think we are just too busy to ever act.
First act is to recognize and face this great evil!

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Helene
4/15/2017 01:47:22 pm

She is such an adorable and sweet woman, I enjoyed listening to her speech.

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Cookiemonster
4/15/2017 07:34:12 pm

I saw her on TV about a year ago, she was speaking about her friends in the attack, she is something, thanks for shining a light on her.

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Seren Roberts link
4/15/2017 08:19:49 pm

she is amazing, i am so pleased she is able to walk amongst the people in peace

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Poetess
4/15/2017 11:37:21 pm

Very touching blog.

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Janice Dewar
4/16/2017 12:11:02 am

Makes me proud to be a Canadian, I will come back her more often.

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Janice Dewar
4/16/2017 12:12:56 am

Sorry for typo, meant "come back here"

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Jacki
4/16/2017 02:17:48 pm

Very touching blog, Canada is a great country! Very brave young woman...

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Leonard
4/16/2017 02:31:28 pm

Very well done tribute.

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Ginette
4/16/2017 03:10:16 pm

Vraiment beau poeme. Tres touchant

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Sam
4/16/2017 05:09:58 pm

Amazing job Arthur. Very well done tribute!

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Maryam
4/16/2017 10:32:43 pm

Amazing, very well done

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