Dust in April of the Middle Eastern sky

Dust sweeping, Clouds stirring, Lost dreams, Amissing youths.

Falling 'snowflakes', overwhelming the sky,

Distant crises, am I right to cry?

Hearing voices, few truths but too many lies,

Dust in April, who would live, and who have died?

- Leon / Stu. T.H. (April 17, 2024)

Author's Note

Please keep any debates about political matters civil.

Reviews

[Ken Simm.]

Remarkable use of words of beauty and protest at the same time. The reader finds empathy and rightousness in equal measure.

[Stu. T.H.]

Thank you for your read, author Ken SImm, please have a nice day.

[Dave Brown]

should this clear up, conflict in another area will no doubt arise
We are our own worst enemy
Very best to you and your poetic group.....))

[Stu. T.H.]

Thank you for your reminder and insight, author Dave Brown. At least for us, we'd still have a tomorrow. Please, have a nice day.

[mou]

We're always right when we want to cry! 'snowflakes' and 'too many lies' seem to talk behind the metaphor.
'who would live, and who have died', who does know?.. Poignant and absorbing write
-mou

[Stu. T.H.]

Thank you for your review, author mou, though it has been only harsh news lately, I hope we can stay positive and hope for the best while prepare for the worst.