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War babies

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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Radice Avatar
June 15, 2024 at 11:58 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
Chamberlain Avatar
June 16, 2024 at 8:50 AM
Thank you. What is going on around the world, with war and conflict is horrific. I had to say something.
Vaso Avatar
May 29, 2024 at 9:50 PM
So sad what is happening in the world today, very well expressed poem.
Chamberlain Avatar
May 29, 2024 at 10:59 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.
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