Why

Why. A child screams A mother weeps A father fears for his life Bombs go off like fireworks Homes Are Turned To rumble “What’s that sound, mommy?” “It’s just some–um–dear why don’t we play a game?” “What game, mommy?” “Let’s pretend we are on a different planet.” “Except this planet has been destroyed by evil aliens.” “And the noise you hear is the sound of the aliens starting their ships to get away.” “Okay, mommy.” . . . “Mommy?” “Yes, love?” “Did the aliens take daddy?” . . . “Yes, love.” “The aliens took daddy.” a child screams a mother weeps a father dies 3/7/22 Jade Ashlyn Please Donate To Help The Victims Of Ukraine No child should have to lose a parent No spouse should have to lose the one they love No one should have to flee their homes from bombs No one No one No one deserves this devastation.