Peace in our land

inspired by the grief from the terrorist attacks in jos and abuja, Nigeria.

Once upon a peaceful town

home to many a great mind

the joy of a nation

pride of a population

 

But alas! The peace is shattered

by villains who kill in the name of god

leaving our hearts in tatters

 

Blood sucking vampires

wreck havoc like electric wires

 

Fear pervades our land

as cannibals roam our lawn

 

Bodies litter the streets

from mines planted in secret

now vultures cover our skies

 

But we can only look to the heavens

say a word of prayer to the one above

that there be no more loss of life

we whisper loudly in our grief

let there be peace in our land.

Author's Note

stop the violence...

Reviews

[YouoweYoupay]

The image and facts are both horrifying. I could feel the peace very far away. But there is still hope. A thought-provoking write. Thanks for sharing. I feel bad for all the innocent children's lives lost on the way home or to school. Be strong.

-youoweyoupay

[AlieahRose]

I AGREE 100%...
THIS IS POWERFUL...
WONDERFUL WRITING HERE...

[Clemmy]

Lovely piece brother...

[GreenSkeleton16]

yeah, stop the violence!!! :) good poem!

[Jeff]

Perfectly written. It flows with such a poetic destruction.

[Fashell]

Snap, snap, snap....I really like this piece. It screams destruction, war, and despair.

[Revolutionary]

well written.I think you should elaborate just a little moreon wich enemy we are dealing with.I like the way the poem flows I am just left a bit confused about the origin of the invaders.