Notes About The Poem
For: The Children of Gaza Poetry Contest
Sponsor: Matt Caliri
September 9, 2025

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Children of Gaza: Children Everywhere

a Magic 9 poem

Who's to blame?
I don't know,
but it's a shame 
that children suffer
in the name
of what is holy~
Is God the same
for all who show
us how to maim?
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Maverick Avatar
September 10, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Its more than hard Chetta.' Life is a test It appears to me.' And i have gone over Things beleive me..' I need prayer.) To Keep sane.' All the best anyway.'
Etgen-Baker Avatar
September 9, 2025 at 5:13 PM
well said! another fabulous contest entry! appreciate your poetic voice
Achara Avatar
September 10, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Thank you.
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