Zzzzz

For you who fund
our pain and grief
Zzzzz is sleep

For us
Zzzzzz is certain death
we are bombed because you sleep

The silence 
a massacre unfolding
Zionists rejoicing
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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Beaufort Avatar
July 19, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Aisha, we know a lot of American weapons have been used for this genocide. There’s a very strong pro Israel political lobby in the US fighting politicians who object to what Israel is doing. There’s a growing opposition to this war, but in the meantime more people will die. Sad.
Allison Avatar
September 29, 2024 at 6:07 AM
Such a powerful write Aysha, belated congrats on POTD, hugs Jan xx
Rodrigues Avatar
September 27, 2024 at 6:29 AM
Clever! Congratulations on POTD!
Pigeon Tart Avatar
September 27, 2024 at 6:20 AM
Back with congratulations and virtual hugs xomo
Challender Avatar
September 27, 2024 at 1:09 AM
Congratulations on your POTD. The world desperately needs peace. Netenyahu does not want it. Innocent people continue to suffer. Best wishes.
Severo Avatar
September 27, 2024 at 12:59 AM
Congrats, well deserved, the world seems blind.
Tor Avatar
September 26, 2024 at 9:47 PM
A heartfelt piece you have expressed here Aysha... Congratulations on receiving POTD...
De Beaulieu Avatar
September 26, 2024 at 11:21 AM
Hello Aysha Nuwas, Congratulations on your POTD. Enjoy your special day. /Darlene/
Gorelick Avatar
September 26, 2024 at 10:42 AM
Clever line as we zzz, particularly the agony of the innocent children, I'm troubled by the cauldron of hatred in the Middle East. Netanyahu values only his political survival it seems. Congratulations on POTD! My best, Robert
May Avatar
September 26, 2024 at 9:11 AM
A poignant and powerful write, Congrats on POTD
Ray Choudhury Avatar
September 26, 2024 at 6:49 AM
A powerful poem! Congratulations on your POTD.
Lawless Avatar
September 26, 2024 at 6:45 AM
there has been way to much "rejoicing" on the part of all concerned.
Rodgers Avatar
September 26, 2024 at 5:29 AM
Dear Aysha, I am back to congratulate you on your POTD. - Blessings, My Friend, Daniel
Jones Avatar
September 26, 2024 at 4:28 AM
Congrats on your poem winning potd Aysha!
Williams Avatar
September 26, 2024 at 2:20 AM
Congratulations Aysha on your POTD. Indeed the world has gone mad destroying the planet - in different parts of the world - As Daniel below said we need world Peace. Think how much good can be got by using the funds for the needy, no matter where. -Maria
Seeker Avatar
September 26, 2024 at 1:36 AM
the bitter truth - congratulations on POTD, Aysha
Pigeon Tart Avatar
September 24, 2024 at 8:44 AM
Potent powerful and profound, and too sadly too true; you have written a mighty little poem. A fave for me I hope everyone reads this. xomo
blegh Avatar
September 24, 2024 at 8:43 AM
Pleasure reading ~ delightful write
Rodgers Avatar
September 24, 2024 at 5:25 AM
Dear Aysha, very powerful and more was said in the spaces between your words which made it more impactful to me. Peace, we need to be a world of Peace. - Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel
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