Desert Mother

I see the destruction Flashing flames on the TV screen It’s 2003 a time marked in history A fiery storm rains on a city—Bagdad Buildings aflamed that make a fiery grave No discretion implementing A war based on lies Human lives sacrificed and Young men maimed in their bravery For what? Desert mother I hear your cries in the night Tears flow from your eyes turning into crystal beads As they fall at your feet Prayer beads roll on your numb fingers Quivering lips voice Prayerful sounds for sons of the desert Fighting to fulfill an unknown prophecy Brave hearts fighting in valor to defend their rights Strong warriors Who will die with their shoes on for a cause They know not of. The rest of the world sleeps as your heart is torn. Tomorrow the thunderous roar of bombs will cease, and A new peace will dawn when morning comes. Desert mother Then its time to dry your tears and mourn And the mothers of a land far away Where eagles fly They too will mourn along with you For they too have sons Who have fallen for a cause They know not of.