Soot-Filled Dove

Children play by the tree
Rope slung over, far above
Gaping knot, left lose and free
Flying by, a soot filled dove

Nature blurred
Bodies burnt

Head held heavy
Tear filled eyes
Hope kept deadly
Blackened skies
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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