"Awaken bride awaken!!
Today is a wedding day.
We will display flowers,
Roses, red, yellow, in every balcony.
For life is like a wheel,
It rolls and rolls,
Fill glasses with wine,
Let us drink,
Let the music be loud, the bride wants to dance,
She is pretty, more than gold,
And her breasts are like a rock from Uruk.
She is tall, like a Basra palm tree.
Bring the wine and fill the glasses,
Let us drink and drink,
With every drink, there will be an Iraqi who will die."
-Iraqi Marriage,
The Art of Paul Batou - My Last Thought About Iraq
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Book Description
Iraqi artist-writer Paul Batou bares his mind and heart in this anthology of poems and prose about his native land in My Last Thoughts About Iraq. His collection of memories, experiences, and reactions give depth to this brilliant literature. In search for love, life, freedom, and peace, readers will feel the pain, humiliation, and destruction that befall the once greatest civilization, Mesopotamia. Delve deeper to understand the how-and-why of Mesopotamia’s destruction --- the invasions, wars, sanctions, and terror. Let Batou’s thoughts, emotions, and poetry show the history and fall of Mesopotamia, its citizens’ suffering, and more, in this stirring book.
The book is available straight from the publisher (Xlibris). Or from any major retailer:
You can also order it from most book stores.
How to Order A signed Copy
I can also personally sell harcover and paperback copies. I will sign each copy and I can address the book to any person of your choice.
$25 Hard Cover
$15 Soft Cover
The price includes shipping, please send a check or money order to:
Art of Paul Batou
My Last Thoought About Iraq
2767 Mansield Dr.
Burbank CA, 91504
Be sure to include your name on the address where you would like the book to be sent.
