Burn the Lantern

I wanted to write a piece about the terrible plight of the Syrian people, and their hope for a new start. My heart goes out to those good people who are simply pawns in the horror of their war.

Time to burn the lantern

A new day has begun

Tanks and gas and chaos

And nowhere left to run

Taste the poison in the air

Hold your children tight

Tears and screams abounding

As darkness turns to light

Demons sitting at the helm

Control your destiny

Bite your lip and pray aloud

And struggle to get free

Jordan calling from the south

A haven to be found

Get in line with others

Time to leave this town

It's time to burn the lantern

Abandon all you see

Leave behind the sickness

It's time for you to flee

Reviews

[Tate Morgan]

A great rendition of a night patrol overseas

[Scott S]

Hi Tate, I just happened to be online and saw your review. Thanks very much for taking the time to read it, and to review it as well. I appreciate your kind words about the poem. Take care, Tate......Happy Holidays!!.....

[Tate Morgan]

thank you sir

[Emrick]

An ancient guy once said that you can see a poet heart,mind and characters in his poetry.I think he was true.This is a beautiful poem.I can see through your heart in this piece.Your love for humanity knows no religion or race.

The wisest thing to do when you a caught up in a war is to flee. Jesus told his apostles to flee when they see the enemy coming.Most people do not want to leave behind their wealth that's why they die defending their town. .
I feel so sad about the crisis in Syria.There must be a reason behind all that.Maybe when peace finally comes people will be purified.

[Scott S]

Emrick, thank you so much for your very beautiful review. I so appreciate your words. I am proud of this piece, and I am glad that it is touching hearts. Thanks again.

Scott

[Laminators Dubai]

its beautiful....and full of hope as you trying to do.....wish we could give shocks to those bad and stupid animals
thanks for sharing the words............

[Scott S]

Hi Glitch,
Thank you so much for your review. It was a pleasure to write this piece. My heart goes out to all the innocent people in Syria who are being victimized.

[Glen Yumang Manese]

A sense of relief in your lines here for what is happening in Syria and Jordan offering refuge to the innocent civilians caught in the cross fire...

[Scott S]

Hi Glen,
Thanks very much....I was hoping that this poem would be received in a positive way. Thank you for reviewing it. Much appreciated.

[Glen Yumang Manese]

You're welcome...