Be Reborn

Air strike destruction of the civilians in Ukraine

Today the bomb went off in the city,

Shattering my peace and bringing pity,

The neighboring building, now a ruin,

Burning possessions, a heartbreaking tune.

 

Roofs crashed down, walls destroyed,

Innocent lives caught in the void,

Screams for help, hands in the air,

A tragedy that's too much to bear.

 

The birds still sing, the cats still purr,

The flowers bloom, with a gentle stir,

And in these simple joys we find,

A solace, in our troubled minds.

 

Hope and dreams are still alive,

Despite the war, we still survive,

The scars of war, etched deep and wide,

Will heal in time, with love and pride

 

Writers and artists, still create,

To show the world, there's more than hate.

For though the world may seem so torn,

We'll keep on living, and be reborn.

 

 

Alla Antsis

March 29, 2023

Reviews

[The_Ancient_Rock]

"We'll keep on living, and be reborn."

Yes... indeed. The wheel of fortune.

We shall all be reborn... Or some say...

Great poetry.

[The_Ancient_Rock]

"We'll keep on living, and be reborn."

Yes... indeed. The wheel of fortune.

We shall all be reborn... Or some say...

Great poetry.

[Alla Antsis]

Thank you again for your review, The Ancient Rock! Appreciate deeply

[The_Ancient_Rock]

You are most welcome!!! ;)

[light and ashes]

Life is a funny thing. There can be so much devastation and destruction. A thousand or more lives are lost in one place, and miles and miles away life goes on....and people get caught up in their hum-drum lives. It is so interesting to me, how life simply goes on, no matter what. Sometimes in our own lives we feel this way.
We feel like it shouldn't. Like life should just cease, because in our mind's it already has, but it doesn't, and in that there is hope. As long as there is breath. As long as the love of God endures on, there is always hope.

[Alla Antsis]

That is very true! Life goes on no matter what.... But for some live was taking away abruptly - a cruel reality of war

[Alla Antsis]

Thank you very much for your comments, Light and Ashes

[light and ashes]

very true, and very unfair..
but then again how often is life really fair?
How much less is war?

[red93]

A Great Message of Hope and Comfort in these difficult times. Excellent ✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️

[Alla Antsis]

Thank you for your review and support, Red

[Robert Trakofler]

Writers and artists, still create,

To show the world, there's more than hate.

For though the world may seem so torn,

We'll keep on living, and be reborn.

Please don't let that spark of beauty be extinguished by the winds of war! I am just a pencil-pushing poet and not a very good one my dear Alla but I am also A strong believer in the power of writing and we all need to push away all of the lies and rhetoric that try to hide the truth no matter what form they come in be it a missile or a misguided missal! My heart goes out to you and your people and we are all praying for your freedom

[Alla Antsis]

Robert,
Thank you for your words of support! Especially meaningful when it comes from the artist as yourself. Even though I am an American, my roots are still in Ukraine. I can only help ending the conflict and contribute to peace by what I know - creating…. I will continue to shout….

[Robert Trakofler]

I have many Ukrainian friends the place that I live in has many Ukrainian immigrants

[Ken e Bujold]

beautiful poem Alla. Somehow, through all the destruction, and grief this war must be bringing to you and your loved ones, you still manage to bring a light to life. The third verse, birds will sing ... is unquestionably a ray of sunshine.

ken

[Alla Antsis]

Thank you for your review, Ken! And yes, thank you for noticing I am not all dome and glom still singing, creating and moving on with believing in the end of all of this mass and horrors.

[Betty Hermelee]

I watch the news every night and it pains me to discern all these crushed broken buildings, people standing in the cold cooking something to east, while freezing; children running around not understanding exactly what's happening to them; but, for the most part these brave people will withstand this atrocity and keep going on with their lives as much as possible....a beautiful tribute Alla.
Best, B.

[Alla Antsis]

Thank you very much, Betty! Yes, so much destruction and the news pick up only a small portion of it. Very happy you are visiting my site!

[Betty Hermelee]

Of course, you are a fine poet Alla!
Best, B

[Lisasview]

First poem I have read of yours.
So heartfelt...
I really enjoyed the sad read.
You might like my most recent poem.
Awaken.
Lisa, now in Spain

[Alla Antsis]

Thank you for stopping by and your review, Lisa!
I sure will check "Awaken"

[Lisasview]

You are most welcome!
Lisa, early morning in Spain

[AYVID N]

A very sad poem and yet one that inspires courage and determination to live on.

"Roofs crashed down, walls destroyed,
Innocent lives caught in the void,"

And yet life must go on and it will. I hope we mankind will see the end of war someday. One poem at a time. Thank you for this very uplifting poem.

[Alla Antsis]

DIVYA, Thank you very much for your review! Yes, we will see the end of it.... But at what price?

[Marvin Thomas Cox-Flynn..]

Alla,

Your magically gifted flair for penning Poetry that speaks directly to the heart and inspired the mind is truly wonderous and a blissfully refreshing path of rejuvenation to any and all who savor your thoughts shared to all upon page ... We Americans are spoiled little brats, for War, real down and dirty in one's face war, has never ravaged our land, our nation, our continent, our haughty and uppity far too proud people ... But that day is fast coming, and those who shall breach our shores, plunder our land, and pillage all our greatness, are not, necessarily the true bad guys in speaking of that which does appear to certain to come ... And soon, though I do wish that I were wrong ...

Marvin Thomas Cox-Flynn de Graham

[Alla Antsis]

Marvin,
Agree. America is isolated and protected by its shores from the neighboring war damages other nations suffer. However, I travel thru the world at length to discover the ambivalence is same. People only get personally touched if it is in their backyard or close to the heart. Wars being elsewhere are for most part are just headlines and for many have no real relevance. I sure hope that America will NEVER experience such atrocities.
Thank you for your “magically gifted” words! Truly appreciated