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Peace Only

Once friends, now foe 
We are now fighting
Fighting for space
One, An oppressor
The other a small territory
I thought we are friends?
The deeply oppressed said
A rebel replied the oppressor
I can see the world watch from a distance
I can see the tears of innocent citizens
Infants walking down miles for survival
The street littered with helpless toys
Children too busy to play
The oppressor pushes, the weak struggle
No hiding place for the antelopes
For the lions have come to dine in the field
No refuge for the immigrant
For they are not worthy to survive
Who should be judged for the great loss
When government only calculate losses
Can we embrace peace and save the future
I plea for mercy, let's stop the war




 Let's stop Russia, Ukraine war

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Beata Agustin

Date: 11/18/2024 4:57:00 AM

Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.

Valerie Staton

Date: 3/1/2022 5:29:00 AM

War is such a tragic thing... I shudder to think of all of the lives lost on either side. I found this poignant poem to be extremely emotional. The imagery was excellent.

Emmanuel Ejim
Date: 3/1/2022 11:36:00 AM

Thank you Help let's make the poem go viral STOP WAR IN UKRAINE