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A Haunted Green Sea

I am haunted by a sea of green eyes A whole people fleeing the terror of death dropping skies I'm hating the government and their murderous lies These people want only to live safely in peace When will this horrific and senseless war cease? At least let's have the humanity to help these men flee With their women and children to reach some safety For tomorrow in their place could be you or me And I'd like to know that there's people who see That war is not made by the wee man who just wants a good life But the corporate killers with their greed and their strife I hope and I pray that these people some day Can return as they wish to those mountains and skies And that love ,joy ,and laughter can return to those eyes. To the refugees at Grande Synthe, Dunkirk and all those fleeing from dreadful deeds.

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Laura Breidenthal

Date: 3/17/2016 2:52:00 AM

This is a sweet dedication, Zoe. You are a deeply caring poetry, and you see the big picture. I love these lines: "I hope and I pray that these people some day, Can return as they wish to those mountains and skies, And that love ,joy ,and laughter can return to those eyes." Beautifully written! Always, Laura

Zoe Orrell
Date: 3/17/2016 6:22:00 AM

Thank you this was my first poem and means a lot to me x

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Date: 3/7/2016 12:05:00 PM

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