War babies

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concrete crib gunfire lullabies burnt lungs grout eyes weak pulse slate tears rubble nursery lifeless stares debris clouds airstrikes rain blood soaked vest war crime stain precious innocence dusty grey buried alive unnamed grave

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Gary Radice

Date: 6/15/2024 11:58:00 AM

A very real and all too sad reflection on life's events Joanna poignantly captured by your sobering words. Your poem deserves more recognition. Cheers - Gary

Jo Chamberlain
Date: 6/16/2024 8:50:00 AM

Thank you. What is going on around the world, with war and conflict is horrific. I had to say something.

Arthur Vaso

Date: 5/29/2024 9:50:00 PM

So sad what is happening in the world today, very well expressed poem.

Jo Chamberlain
Date: 5/29/2024 10:59:00 PM

I know it's so sad. I just can't keep it inside. Thank you for reading my poem and taking the time to comment.