Be Reborn

Today the bomb went off in the city, Shattering my peace and bringing pity, The neighboring building, now a ruin, Burning possessions, a heartbreaking tune. Roofs crashed down, walls destroyed, Innocent lives caught in the void, Screams for help, hands in the air, A tragedy that's too much to bear. The birds still sing, the cats still purr, The flowers bloom, with a gentle stir, And in these simple joys we find, A solace, in our troubled minds. Hope and dreams are still alive, Despite the war, we still survive, The scars of war, etched deep and wide, Will heal in time, with love and pride Writers and artists, still create, To show the world, there's more than hate. For though the world may seem so torn, We'll keep on living, and be reborn. Alla Antsis March 29, 2023