I Hear the Bombs Mama

I hear the bombs Mama lets run 
no son we must stay put its our house 
I hear them coming closer Mama  
lets hide
Hiding is for cowards Myla, (soldier)  
be a good boy, pick up the gun 
They are here Mama lets pray,  
(son), Myla ...lets
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Deo Avatar
April 9, 2022 at 2:25 AM
Short, pithy, passionate, patriotic ... Painful butbkessened by your poet's pen: mother & son defend (home). Shalom, shalom & many, many thanX
DiMino Avatar
April 7, 2022 at 7:09 AM
Well said; sad...I believe this horror could have been avoided with better leadership. Let us pray together....
Romios Avatar
April 6, 2022 at 10:52 AM
An outstanding free verse on man’s inhumanity to man. Excellent. Pangie xo
Leffanta Avatar
April 5, 2022 at 11:45 AM
So Putin's prayer was answered?
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