Laura Leiser Poet Free verse

Ukraine

Under a pensive, winter sun
              beneath a bare boned canopy of trees
            the black ravens pick at scattered leaves
           and I cry inside…because you had to leave
            to fight for our freedom…in a war torn land
       I pray we can walk this path once again, in peace. 











     
3/7/2022

♡Like0

Share Poem

---

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

John Watt April 5, 2022 at 9:54 PM Laura, your imagery of bare trees, a pensive winter sun, and black ravens set the tone for this poignant write of a heartbreaking and unnecessary tragedy. I join you in your prayer for peace for Ukraine and the world. Hugs ~ John Laura Leiser April 6, 2022 at 9:57 AM Thank you, John. I wish this war would end yesterday, its so awful. :(

Christuraj Alex March 20, 2022 at 5:22 AM Great wish. Beautifully written. Congratulations! Laura Leiser March 21, 2022 at 7:59 PM Thank you, Christuraj! :)

Swetha Vangaveti March 10, 2022 at 1:29 AM Every word of your poem has captured the distress behind the cruelty of war. Laura Leiser March 11, 2022 at 2:47 PM Thank you, Swetha. It’s a very difficult time for these people.

Eve Roper March 9, 2022 at 8:40 PM Tears, I feel, so very heartfelt verse. Now the Vultures feed on the dead. Laura Leiser March 11, 2022 at 2:47 PM Very sad, indeed. They need our support and prayers.

Rico Leffanta March 8, 2022 at 11:04 AM So Putin needs to recruit mercenaries because Russian might is not enough to subdue Ukrainians! Imagine what would have happened if Ukrainians had more than bottles to deter the Russians! Aloha! Laura Leiser March 11, 2022 at 2:46 PM Thanks for your input, Rico. I appreciate you stopping by! :)

Mystic Rose Rose March 8, 2022 at 9:58 AM My prayers are being joined with yours as we speak, love and light, may peace Reign and win the fight Laura Leiser March 8, 2022 at 2:18 PM Yes, keep praying! Thanks for stopping by, Vie! :)

Unseeking Seeker March 7, 2022 at 9:31 PM Beautifully penned, Laura. We all pray for peace Laura Leiser March 8, 2022 at 1:02 PM Yes, I certainly pray for peace in the Ukraine!

Bill Baker March 7, 2022 at 4:37 PM Very mindful and timely poem, Laura. Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us. Hugs, Bill Laura Leiser March 7, 2022 at 4:45 PM Thank you, Bill. I’m praying for victory for the Ukrainian people.