sara Etgen-Baker Poet Free verse

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Poem written for and submitted to "Children of Gaza" poetry contest, Matt Caliri, sponsor, September 28, 2025

GAZA'S CHILDREN

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steel whispers dawn—
fields blush crimson,
rivers choke on rusted dreams.
a mother's wail
echoes in the shell-cratered moon.

blood blooms 
Gaza’s children
tread on shattered glass.
peace? a phantom
drowning in the mud.

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Matt Caliri February 23, 2026 at 6:51 PM Congrats Sara on placing 1st in my contest out of 35 entries!! Your imagery was sparse and effective.

Arthur Vaso September 28, 2025 at 11:22 PM Glad to see some voices speak up, this is a genocide and the USA and Canada are assisting, I am truly ashamed.

Line Gauthier September 28, 2025 at 7:01 PM powerful images rendering justice to an inhumane situation ~

Paige Hind September 28, 2025 at 1:09 PM I am standing with you on this one. It's murder, plain and simple - and no, not prejudiced or anything. Raw and powerful, Sara