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As They Flee

As They Flee As they flee, those families Grasping onto one another, Have given up that extra valise, (All the news reporters note) To keep arms free To carry Babes and pets — The beloved of the truly Civilized — ready To leave their cars jammed By their leaving; choosing To go on for miles, To go on, as refugees Walking the many miles, Abandoning the material things, and Rather to bring what shared their beds, Spoke to their hearts — No matter the weight — What sings in their souls, Ancestral dreams and values Passed along, Giving a strength to each, with The prayers, the poetry, And supporting reach Of the rest of An alarmed and watching humanity, Not blind to to their innocent flight Or the ravaging of the guilty. ———————————————————— (c) sally young eslinger 2/24/22 God bless us everyone

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Unseeking Seeker

Date: 3/6/2022 8:19:00 AM

We are all saddened by the enormities if the tragedy brought about by war. Evil is evil, anywhere in the world

Len Gasun

Date: 3/3/2022 8:11:00 AM

This is a very touching poem my dear friend Sally. My heart breaks when I see these people leaving all they have because of fear,but the best thing we could do is to pray. Another awesome write of yours my dear. I'm happy to be back here to read again from you. God bless you always. Hugs from me to you.

Valsa George

Date: 3/1/2022 9:00:00 PM

It is so painful to think of the people who have to flee from their country, leaving their entire possessions behind in search of safety. Their mental agony is so intense and their future, so bleak ! We can only pray for them. Thanks Sally for this heartfelt poem .

Bill Baker

Date: 2/28/2022 6:21:00 AM

Sometimes it's fear alone, but sometimes it's courage, hope and faith that causes one to leave it all behind and follow the spirit within. Thanks for your poem of sacrifice and courage, Sally. God bless you, Bill

Joe Maverick
Date: 4/3/2022 9:47:00 AM

Good to read your more uplifting conclusions? Bill In reality they are in the frying pan,and not the fire So let's hope they get out of that as the time passes I did a write in which I thought of adding the Russians Seemed to have no fear of covid in attacking Ukraine Also they offered passage to Russia, so how bad is that virus.? what's Really the State of health and the priorities of world leaders?