Reality

Canon balls went boom

Guns went bang

Bloods all over

War has begun

Children run for their lives

Finding safe place to be alive

Is there any solution to this destruction?

Last night we ate supper

I asked my parents why others suffer

Dad said don't mind it

Mom just smiled and continued to eat

My parents don't know what to say

Is there a price that all of us must pay?

I felt broken and sad, this is crazy!

And I finally understand this is reality.

Author's Note

ignore grammar problems

Reviews

[The Exiled Wolf]

There is a hint of sadness in this piece - when the older generation is not willing to make a change or say anything towards the unfairness, tyranny and tragedy out there. The contrast is brilliantly put together (plus rhyming scheme is nice)!

[Sylvia]

Wow! Thanks. I really appreciate what you said.