War

War is a terrible place
nothing to refrain
the little kids on their bare feet
war songs sung by them

little smiles
the little feet, in the sand
terrible sounds
little faces

great tears
big muscles
silence feared
carried guns

the little kids
with filled hands
feeling missery
creating those terrible sounds

The little faces
showing fear
the silence, without sounds
fake peace,
peace no where near
it isn't going to be found,
where those little hands are creating those sounds

Reviews

[stars are far]

this is so sad ...
well done :)

[Coyote Poetry]

I try to feel what a child would feel in the war torn country of Iraq. I believe you must live in the destroyed places to understand their sadness and disappointment. A poem that express the truth about too many places in our world. Thank you for a excellent poem.
Coyote

[∂αʌ<..]

wow...you made me think of Somalia for a minute!....but yes...you grasp you topic strong and tight!
amazing poem!
100/100...without hesitation!

[joshua deathdealer]

Excellent write. I like how you showed the children's perspective. Great work.

[Thea]

Stunning piece...The last stanza gave a great impact to the whole poem...Excellent work, Black... :)))

[Dove]

You speak the truth through powerful words. Nicely written.

[Chares]

Powerful words and images. Nicely written. Using kids as the face of war sends a powerful message. Love it :)

[SoulCrusader (Yas)]

Wow such a powerful and impactful write, stunning :)

You telling a good story here Black... Loved the last stanza!