The Inside Assyria Discussion Forum #5
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W Gabriel Dinkha
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MY DREAM Last night as I lay my head to rest I travelled back in time, To ancient Mesopotamia A land I considered mine. I wandered through the city of Nineveh I danced above the Nineveh Plains, I swam in the Euphrates and Tigris As its history ran through my veins. I browsed Ashurbanipal’s library My excitement – I could not contain, Cuneiform tablets – all neatly set out According to subject and name. I was amazed at the sight of King Ashur So strong and so proud of his land, He smiled as he showed me the lion he’d killed The blood was still on his hands. I sat by the rivers of Babylon I could not believe I was there, I had gone back in time – more than 6000 years Its beauty – unspoilt and rare. I stared at the Lion of Babylon Amazed by its stature and size, I ran for my life – as it started to roar A decision I thought to be wise. I saw Nimrod at the Tower of Babel Nebuchadnezzar - at the Gate of Ishtar, The books I had read – were now coming to life The reality was something bizarre. I watched Gilgamesh wrestle Enkidu As they battled for power and might, But in the end formed a powerful friendship After a fierce and blood-thirsty fight. I bargained with merchants in the markets I traded with silver and gold, I ate dates with a man – with a feather in his hat Who looked more than 100 years old. I relaxed in the Hanging Gardens of Babylon I sipped wine from a jug made of clay, I read proverbs from the wise man Akhiqar Who always knew just what to say. I drank tea with the Queens of Assyria Shamiram and Goddess Ishtar, Atalia – the Queen of King Sargon What powerful women they are. I gained wisdom from King Hammurabi Who showed me his new code of laws, All neatly inscribed – in tablets of clay All written for a purpose and cause. I witnessed the demise of the Israelites Which started from Tiglath Pilaser, And ended with the might of King Sargon Sennharib and King Shalmanaser. I sat with the kings of this empire We spoke of protecting this land, King Nimrod , King Ashur and Tiglath Pilaser King Sargon and King Ashur-Dan. I awoke to the sound of alarm bells A state of confusion set in, I sat on my bed with my head in my hands Thinking about where I had been. I wanted so much to go back there It was real – or so it had seemed, But I had to admit – that these heroes I’d met Were only alive in my dreams. I reached over and opened my history book Like I’d done many times in the past, It was painful to see – my Assyrian King In a museum now trapped behind glass. The king who had once been the greatest Who’s voice shook the mountains and hills, The king who once ruled an empire Now a prisoner – silent and still. The cities of Nineveh and Babylon Demolished – completely destroyed, All that is left is a mountain of dirt The teardrops – I could not avoid. How sad I felt for my ancestors They fought so hard for this nation, Without them we would never be known As the Cradle of Civilization. I threw my book down in anger And all I could feel was the shame, After all that our ancestors had done for us We still can’t remember our name. W Gabriel Dinkha --------------------- |
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