War Torn

by Spartacus2012Biloxi, Mississippi, USA

Sep 2014 2,493 Views 11 comments

War Torn

Author: Spartacus2012

Gunfire awakens
the sleeping children
in smoke filled shadows
of a war torn room...

Eyes filled with tears
looking toward heaven
praying just to see
the sun rise one more day...

With trembling hands
reaching for the father
who once held them
sheltered them from harm...

Pleading please Christ Lord
bring peace our way
help me survive
for just another day...

~ ~ ~ ~ ~

Posted: Sep 2014

About this poem:

" I dream of giving birth to a child who will ask, what was war?"

Eve Merriam

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Comments (11)

ImagineLoveVenus, Montana USASep 9, 2014

Chills ran through me, not on this poem which was absolutely deep with emotion, but on your description! A child asking "what was war" I am so chilled right now! Awesome Spartacus K! Thank you for this deep thought to contemplate today!

weemick1960Fife, Scotland UKSep 9, 2014

Hi Ken, how I wish there could be a time when a child could ask, "What Was War." That Is a dream that many of us dream. A world where we can all live together as one. A sorrowful write Ken, well written as always. What do the children know of war? nothing. The horror Is there before a child's eyes. So sad brother, It can bring tears to the eyes. Why do the children have to suffer? Why does anyone have to suffer?
Have a good day. Catch you later. Your Friend always....MIKE.

Girlygirl196349Fullerton, California USASep 9, 2014

Heart breaking poem very well written ken!!

Spartacus2012OPBiloxi, Mississippi USASep 9, 2014

Thank you Jade for visiting!

Ken

candykidAshburn, Virginia USASep 9, 2014

You do your best when least expected.....that picture is heartbreaking. Wars will end soon....

Spartacus2012OPBiloxi, Mississippi USASep 9, 2014

Thank you Mike for the kind review!

Ken

Spartacus2012OPBiloxi, Mississippi USASep 9, 2014

Thank you Laura for stopping by!

Ken

Spartacus2012OPBiloxi, Mississippi USASep 9, 2014

Thank you Christian..Always good to read from you!

Ken

Spartacus2012OPBiloxi, Mississippi USASep 9, 2014

Thank you Liam..I concur my brother..

Ken

marikiaTbilisi, GeorgiaSep 10, 2014

Very powerful and timely. We can't walk blindfolded, stop our ears, behave as if this is no concern of ours. Evil may be laying deadly schemes at our doorstep - there's no surety, none, we all may fall at the mercy of some deranged people. Better voice our concern, like you did so eloquently, or in any other way! Well done, thank you!