Fog of Distortion
War
the last refuge of the desperate despot
despised deranged feckless man
futile efforts to control forces beyond control
terrorizing innocents
rendering madness pathetically sad
War
the game of the depraved leader
whose sole purpose is death
He revels in it
War
courageous citizens display defiance uncompromised
they take up arms intent on
defending protecting defying rampant lies
cruelty injustice fodder for the fool
War
gains no advantage
people ripped apart
destruction rains
bombs blast
people run
cover found finally
an underground garage
now a converted bunker
carrying children
meager supplies
beloved pets included
Kindness prevails as shells rain
No one
no thing of value left behind
they huddle
sheltered beneath the earth
encased in worry fear confusion
Humans treated like toys
Playthings of autocrats
Fighting fiercely
Children dead
Blood spews
Parents prepare for their own demise
The good fight fought fervently
Soil sucks blood
Flowers fade
Rivers run red
Look there!
Bodies lie motionless
In the morning rays......
Shahid Abbas and Linda , 2022
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