Innocence:

a thought on current affairs in the Near East

Close to running on nothing

with expected failing near-

retribution near complete

approaching a mindless fear.

The streets are soaked in sorrow

valid exits all now blocked-

no hope for merciful hand 

to stop the expiring clock.

Spoils are paid to the victor

the looser must foot the bill-

innocence the currency

now broken and lying still.

Reviews

[John the Baptist]

I can recall the time when backing Israel was a safe bet for a politician. Now some are accusing it of genocide. The middle east remains a suppurating wound that defies healing.

[Gee]

Always the innocent ones that suffer the most.
Can't imagine the help that Gaza must be for those living daily amidst death and destruction with no end in sight.
You have captured the plight of those suffering well .

[carl]

unimaginable horror seems to be our specialty, history keeps saying, "pay attention," but we stubbornly refuse to learn. thanks for the review -carl

[Lorry]

And so the world keeps spinning.
Another great reason to stop anyone in a position of power, to get into a position of power, or else the world might just spin faster and shrug us pesky humans off.
Nicely captured Carl.

[carl]

thanks for the time to read and review, much appreciated, be well -carl