CAUGHT

In the dark of night

sirens scream to warn

lights flare like fiery shooting stars

which swoop down on cities and countryside

decimating everything in its path

 

Innocents go about their daily lives no more

prisoners of war, they desperately wish to win

yet with little sacrifice

first siren, second, then down to their cramped bunkers

damp underground spaces of worried faces

no revelation of war’s end

when they can resume normalcy?

 

My American 22-year-old Grandson

is one of those worried faces

how will he get to his sister’s wedding on time

the trip of a lifetime, to end day after war began

now a prisoner of chaos

caught in a conflict he understands

yet there is no way out

airspace shut

when will he return home?

I pray there will be a ceasefire soon

innocent Americans in a bloody war

I am heart-broken

 

 

 

Author's Note

Thank you for reading

Reviews

[John the Baptist]

I see from other comments that your grandson was caught in the Iran/Israel conflict, but is now out of danger. Glad to hear it. The world is a very dangerous place now.

[Betty Hermelee]

Thanks John for your concern, much appreciated; he is safe now with 1,000 other American kids in Cypress and will soon fly back to U.S.!😊😊😊😊

[emmajoygreen]

Praying and hoping your grandson will be knocking on a door to a hug and cheer very, very soon.
War is the evil one would think the past would have proved does absolutely nothing for Mankind.
Had it worked the first time, peace would have held its place forever.

Such sad but fine writing, dear Betty.

[Betty Hermelee]

He’s safe!!!! Thank you dear Em for your beautiful sympathy!!!!🩷

[emmajoygreen]

27th: thank the Lord or/what was and is meant to be. You must all be so very relieved, dear friend. Hug.

[Poetic_Vixen]

I hope and pray your grandson reaches home safe and sound and hope that everyone caught there to find ease and refuge. These wars will never be justified of their cause. Sending you blessings and peace of heart my friend ❤️

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you so much for your concern; I just learned from my son that the group was able to get out on a boat to Cypress escorted by the Israeli Navy!!! I am relieved! Much appreciated 🌷🌷
Warmly B

[Poetic_Vixen]

I'm glad to learn this joyful news. Please take care my friend 💐

[Thomas W Case]

Brilliant work. You bring this to vivid life.

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank. You Thomas , it’s real!!! My grandson was caught in the Iran-Israel war for 5,days, now he is on a ship to cypress!! Then homec
Warmly , B

[Fabian G. Franklin]

War is hell and endless suffering; for those fighting it, for those living through it, for those waiting at home for loved ones who may never return and also for those who do return who live the battles over and over in their minds in dreams and flashbacks and for those suffering the loss of limbs, organs, sanity and sleep. Hell, all around.

[DIVYA]

Its always the innocents who get caught in the crossfire. I hope and pray the airspace opens soon and your grandson returns safely. We'll all be worried till then, dear Betty.

[Betty Hermelee]

He’s safe Divya !!!! In Cypress waiting for plane to take him home!!!!👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️

[DIVYA]

❤️❤️❤️❤️ And we're all celebrating this wonderful news with you, dear Betty! 💐💐💐💕💕💕💕

[Betty Hermelee]

thank you! thank you!🙏🌷🌷🌷🌷

[DIVYA]

....💓💐💕....

[Samuel Dickens]

Violence is never the answer, yet far too often the preferred choice. I share your concern for your grandson and all others who're in peril. Always, I recall this song,
"And I dreamed I saw the bombers
Riding shotgun in the sky
And they were turning into butterflies
Above our nation".
They're idealistic, I know, but still useful.

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you Sam, you're very sweet to to write this little poem
Warmly, B

[Samuel Dickens]

I'm afraid I didn't write it--Joni Michell did. One of the verses from "Woodstock".

[Betty Hermelee]

Still it made my day brighter!😊
Warmly
B