Sarajnezoevo - the Safe

SARAJEVO the safe zone
The missiles come down from surrounding green
hills made for home, but now are turned into
the hiding place for death that's always been
a part of life as life they always knew,

and when the sound of it comes to the mind
all Sarajevo hears the boom it makes
and wonders if there's any way to find
some hope, a bit of peace, as morning breaks;

the children close their eyes and make the run
not caring where their feet are running to
as shots ring out--some fired in just for fun
not caring what a little fun can do.

   And all the world it watches in surprise   
   if any falls, or any stops and cries.

© ron wilson aka vee bdosa the doylestown poet
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Bdosa Avatar
October 31, 2019 at 3:55 PM
Hi, Darlene, and thank you for the comment on a very difficult poem about a war long ago forgotten by too many. Bless you, Ron Wilson aka Vee Bdosa the Doylestown Poet.
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October 31, 2019 at 11:05 AM
Hello Vee Bdosa, this is a horrible way to live. Children always suffer. it is so sad. have a nice day my friend it is nice to meet you.
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