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Three girls going to school in a living hell I just hope to god they don't step on a shell For their president Assad just does not care Orders his air force to drop bombs everywhere Assad must be stopped, the world must find a way He should be tried for war crimes and made to pay. Written 29th September 2019.

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Panagiota Romios

Date: 10/28/2019 10:56:00 AM

The irony Tom! When we put an end to one. the populace complains! Explain that one? Do people think killers like Assad should go free? Sadly, many all over the world do not understand. Mad dogs must be put down. Panagiota

Tom Cunningham
Date: 10/28/2019 4:44:00 PM

I totally agree, the leader of ISIS blew himself up, it was sad that one of the army dogs got injured in the mission. Tom

Robert L. Hinshaw

Date: 10/1/2019 7:20:00 PM

Another brilliant verse from your very versatile quill, Tom, again depicting the plight of our precious children around the world. Thanks for commenting on the Soul of an angel write. Soup used to sponsor international poetry contests a few years back and I got lucky with this one. Best on you and yours - Bob

Tom Cunningham
Date: 10/1/2019 11:59:00 PM

You're welcome Robert and thank you for your visit here. Tom

Mahtab Bangalee

Date: 10/1/2019 3:19:00 AM

Oh! the life; innocent life in sinful hive!!!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 10/1/2019 3:24:00 AM

Well interpretated Mahtab. Tom

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 9/30/2019 9:59:00 AM

Wow! I agree with the need to prosecute war crimes. (You and I had similar interpretations of the same tragic photo.) Best wishes for a win, Carolyn

Tom Cunningham
Date: 9/30/2019 12:42:00 PM

Thanks Carolyn, as Gershon wrote while he's got Putin backing him he's untouchable but so was Bin laden, one day he'll pay. Tom

Elaine Perrin

Date: 9/30/2019 9:04:00 AM

So sad! A powerful write Tom :-) x

Tom Cunningham
Date: 9/30/2019 12:39:00 PM

Thanks very much Elaine, Tom

Sandra Adams

Date: 9/29/2019 8:21:00 PM

powerful but sadly true....great words for this photo, you made it come to life and touch the reader...nice penning Tom :) hugs

Tom Cunningham
Date: 9/30/2019 12:36:00 AM

Thank you very much Sandra, the world is always at war, every time you turn on the news there's some conflict going on. Tom

Susan Ashley

Date: 9/29/2019 6:28:00 PM

Your poetic social commentary speaks volumes through the spilled ink of your potent pen, Tom, and paints a poignant portrait of the perils the innocents must face. A powerful plea, my friend. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Tom Cunningham
Date: 9/30/2019 12:33:00 AM

Thank you Susan, if it's not religion its politics', its my way or suffer the consequences. Those scenes of children being dug out of rubble are harrowing. Tom

Timothy Mcguire

Date: 9/29/2019 3:50:00 PM

I agree

Tom Cunningham
Date: 9/30/2019 12:30:00 AM

Thanks Timothy

Gershon Wolf

Date: 9/29/2019 3:01:00 PM

You're so right. Bashar Assad has turned into a bigger butcher than his father was... But who will stop him? ---Not the enfeebled chicken, Trump... Nor will Israel unless Assad attacks Israel directly … With Putin's backing, Mr. Assad is secure, I'm afraid... Great write! ~ Gershon

Tom Cunningham
Date: 9/30/2019 12:29:00 AM

Thanks Gershon, your words are spot on, Putin cosies up to him so he can get his foot in the door of the middle east, the snake that he is. Tom

Ann Gilmour

Date: 9/29/2019 2:53:00 PM

It is always the innocents that suffer at times of conflict and war. Your poem portrays this so well Tom. Such a sad picture and as you say it breaks your heart to realise this is happening in this day and age. Good luck in the contest. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Tom Cunningham
Date: 9/30/2019 12:26:00 AM

Thank you Anne, its a sad world we live in, years ago we'd never even know but now it comes into our homes. Tom

Vijay Pandit

Date: 9/29/2019 8:44:00 AM

Your poem speaks to the broken lives..intensity of your words make an impact..so well depicted, Tom!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 9/29/2019 1:10:00 PM

Thanks Vijay, when you see those scenes on TV, its heartbteaking. Tom

Silent One

Date: 9/29/2019 5:36:00 AM

Merhaba.. yes you are right he does not care... however, I have a friend in Damascus and she tells me the situation has improved a lot and all of it is not like what is seen in the photos.. Defeat of ISIS has helped alot... are you back in this rainy country?

Tom Cunningham
Date: 9/29/2019 7:41:00 AM

Thanks S.O. Na Sil cin, I'm still here in shorts lol. Until next week, my daughter says she's had the heating on.a few times. That was the end to.a lot.of the misery the defeat of ISIS. Gule gule. Tom

Brandy Nicole

Date: 9/28/2019 9:38:00 PM

My heart aches knowing that kids are not safe anymore- to go to school. How things have changed, and not for the better. This title fits your words perfectly. A "Living Hell" So sad indeed. I am praying. ~ Brandy

Tom Cunningham
Date: 9/28/2019 11:53:00 PM

Thank you Brandy, its hard to believe that in this modern world indiscriminate bombing of civilian targets goes on, schools, hospitals and living areas. What riles me is they deny that it happening, then we see evidence from reporters' on the ground who provide solid evidence. An evil world we live in. Tom

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 9/28/2019 9:21:00 PM

G'day Tom … war has a tendency to destroy the innocent folk and this also destroys the sanity of those lucky enough to survive. Your verse highlights this with three little girls - thanks Tom - Lindsay

Tom Cunningham
Date: 9/28/2019 11:47:00 PM

Thank you Lindsay, images of fathers pulling their dead kids from a bombed out building will haunt me forever. What a terrible world we live in. Tom

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 9/28/2019 9:09:00 PM

A heartwrenching plea Tom. I can't imagine my child growing up within that kind of peril. We are so blessed. An excellent entry Tom! xxoo

Tom Cunningham
Date: 9/28/2019 11:45:00 PM

Thank you Connie, and those poor kids growing up thinking that their environment is normal life, you're right though we are blessed indeed. Tom

Eve Roper

Date: 9/28/2019 7:34:00 PM

Oh, Wow! A great write, Tom, there has to be peace and wipe out all the evil.. good luck in the contest. Hugs

Tom Cunningham
Date: 9/28/2019 8:17:00 PM

Thanks Eve, peace is the only way, but many choose to turn their backs on it. Tom

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 9/28/2019 3:30:00 PM

Hear Hear! Way to go Tom - hope this reaches the eyes and ears of many politicians especially in Syria! Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 9/28/2019 8:15:00 PM

Thanks Jennifer, of course Russia wants to get its foot in the door in Syria and continues to support that lunatic. Tom

Heidi Sands

Date: 9/28/2019 2:59:00 PM

So sad. You have rhymed this and written it well to show what is happening. Well done Tom :)

Tom Cunningham
Date: 9/28/2019 3:05:00 PM

Thanks Heidi, so sad that the innocent get caught up in conflicts' especially children. Tom

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 9/28/2019 2:30:00 PM

- War breaks all children's rights, Tom - You describe it perfectly ... living in hell ! - Good luck in the contest :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Tom Cunningham
Date: 9/28/2019 2:38:00 PM

Thank you Anne, how can children develop and grow in those conditions, they must be so traumatised. Tom