Kenisha Shines Poet Free verse

War Kid

I love you  are the words I want to say,
when I can see you for even a second.
miss your gentle kisses on forehead,
the hugs which assured me that,
everything gonna be alright.
Now the days are loud and dusty,
with explosives all around.
And the nights?
I forgot how it looked with
stars and the moon.
Dad/mom,I cry myself to sleep,
so i can see you atleast in my dreams,
playing with you , games,
my friends have taught me.
But I wake up in the middle,
with scary monsters eating me up.
Look around me to find you,
but all I see other kids like me,
scared and shivering in their sleep.
Then I just gaze in to the night sky
through the tattered shelter above,
with teary eyes.
People ask me that do I miss you ?
my lips gets stuck ,my eyes water
and my soul cries.
They ask me about future and dreams.
I had a dream to build things,
now just am collecting my shattered
pieces of my heart and soul.
I pray to god everyday,to bring you
back to me.
You said the world outside is huge,
beautiful and people are kind.
Is that true?
People can kill you,without really
Killing you.
please come back,will let go off
ice-creams and chocolates, wont trouble you,
will study and do homework.
And tell mom,that i will be obedient and take
care of my little sister.
I'm ten but has pain and wisdom 
of a  1000 yr old.
can you please ask a  question for me to god,
what does war bring to the world.
Tell him that I have lost everything
and ask what have they gained?

PS:This poem is an attempt to present the thoughts and turmoil kids faced during and after war(could be any war in their country) and not to hurt  or wrong anyone.Hope this poem did justice and would like the readers to share their opinion. Thank you.

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Vijay Pandit September 23, 2020 at 12:25 PM Emotions so well expressed--sadness that many feel due to tragedies in this world.

Andrea Dietrich September 19, 2020 at 10:51 AM there is so much sadness and tragedies happening around the world. It makes me want to try not to worry so much abuut myself but be grateful for the good things I have. you write of this anguish very well.

Paul Callus June 18, 2020 at 8:28 AM You ably project the physical and emotional situation of one whose life has been traumatised by war, Kenisha. Children are very much effected by an ordeal which brings disruptions into their lives. ~ Regards // paul Kenisha Shines June 29, 2020 at 2:33 AM Thank you so much for reading.True ,kids go through so much.hope and wish there wont be any in future.have a great day!

Mthobisi Ntjangase June 16, 2020 at 3:30 AM Emotional and well crafted poem madam. It evokes deep emotions, I loved reading it. Keep writing and posting. I generally love your work. Big ups. Keep the fire burning. Kenisha Shines June 29, 2020 at 2:32 AM Thank you so much reading and sharing your thoughts.Thank you for your kind words.Have a great day! :)