Gaza Sonnet

Gaza Sonnet  
A doctor`s house with two daughters in it came
Under artillery fire while he who worked at the hospital in Gaza
 Trying to save life after yet another Israeli attack, lost both 
 His children, the military late apologized.
After the funeral, the good doctor did not seek help for his
Immense suffering but carried on working while 
Grief unburdened was eating him up.
One day he went to the beach the sea was calm and turquoise 
 He undressed and began swimming he had to get away 

A strong swimmer he swam long before an Israeli gunboat 
Blew him out of the water, red turned to pink and then
Back to calming azure as the warped thinking of the occupiers 
Said go he should have sought psychological help 
For sorrow so deep that no well-meaning words would assuage
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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April 3, 2016 at 3:29 AM
Why would you fear my name, Jan?... that makes me sad... for it's just a poetic name of challenge. I'm just your average girl, enjoying poetry like everyone else. Sorry my name offends you. I just saw nobody shared their voice on your poem. So I left a generous reply... Have a great day....Linda
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March 31, 2016 at 8:15 PM
Great sonnet, Jan, you've expressed yourself well, I enjoyed your poem. Please keep writing and sharing your poetry XOX ~LINDA~
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April 2, 2016 at 6:52 AM
dear Poetdestroyer A. - I fear your name- thank you Gaza is often on my mind
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