Yemen War Poem Urges Parents to Keep Sons from Fighting with Houthis

Brother, if you'll answer, I have a question. Why haven't…

you, warrior, thrown your children? Why would you send

your son with them to die, then return him

in a coffin? Why, citizen, are you killing

in darkness? Blood is not cheap, so keep that in mind.

If you're not afraid for him, then who

else will fear for your son but you? It's astonishing, a thousand

times, by God, astonishing. Foolish children

kiss the flames. They tell them,

"Defend us," while they are fueling

the wars. When, tribesman,

will you understand? You fight for them year

after year. You fight so they can

rule by the approach of the Imamate and the approach

of the Imam. Why does he tell me men must die

while they have left the people in

ruin? They tell you this is

jihad. Against whom? Is there an occupation in the country?

He supports Palestine and ignites flames here.

His lies are beyond astonishing. Is there, in

Shabwa, a Jewish camp? Has he seen

a settlement in Harib? Amazing how you fight

with the Houthis when there are no other

aggressors in Yemen. No one has killed our people

but them. Are there any criminals among us

other than them? You sacrifice yourselves for one who has returned

again, saying the people of Yemen are slaves

and that they have inherited all of Yemen.

There is rule by fire and iron over

the people, you ignited the fires of war. They are

your brothers, enough sins already. How much

blood have you borne? Do you not fear

your Lord? Reconsider and repent. Every

father has suffered enough humiliation for the lineage

And now it is time to make your decision

and withdraw your children. You are their

love and safety. What a pity, how the youth of

Yemen are killed. What is the cause, and what is

the price? Protect your daughter, because the

youth are the builders of the nation, O

patriot.