How Long?

                                       How Long?

           Before the guns are silent and babies cry no more,

           when mothers, wives need not fear the dread of night.

           Children can rest assured that they are and will be safe,

           their next meal, safe haven won't be in a distant land.

           When missiles and bombs don't tear their homes, lives apart.

           How long will the rest of us watch in indignation, on our hands.

Reviews

[Stuart Munro]

It takes a long time to finish War
But it’s Very Quickly forgotten ,
Very good Poem Dave

[Quill]

I am afraid as long as we all live on this rock called earth such things could never end, perhaps in the afterlife

[John the Baptist]

This one poses a question that has been asked in one form or another for ages. How can people let these things happen? Of course, there is no answer now. The only hope is evolution of the spirit.

[Chris Shaw]

You ask an important question here. Dave. No one wants this situation to escalate but with the totally unpredictable behaviour of Putin, I believe he will force the issue himself. I can't see this being put to bed for a while. In the meantime all you eloquently write about in your lines continues to break hearts. All good wishes for Easter.

Chris

[Dave]

Thank you Chris - I'm sure that we all hope for peace.
I wish you and yours the happiest of Easters. Millie and I are driving back to New Jersey on Easter Sunday.
Take care - Dave