"Un answered prayers"

 

Kneeling down by the bedside

gazing at the thousand twinkling stars

hoping to see a true miracle

I pray, I pray, I pray

A little boy smiling

and a minute later, ailing

kafirs, bombers and iron domes

killing, rampaging once cozy homes

I stare at yonder

searching in mystique blue heavens high

the answer to an orphans cry

the answer to a mothers lament

holding the war tone body of an infant

Angry red and orange sparks on sky

shots to and fro ,low and high

cries of pain,cries for mercy

and I pray,I pray,I pray

Author's Note

Welcome to provide me with constructive criticism.

Reviews

[Sami Khalil]

Religious extremism in any religion and violence in the name of God should be rejected, condemned and banned by all. In every country , you hear about this and that; how some groups can't tolerate others and want to live in peace and harmony. I think all minorities should be protected and the majority should give a breathing space, justice and equality to others. We all want to live our lives, enjoy the fruits, fulfil our dreams and so forth...An excellent poem.

[Seuwandi]

Thanks Sami!

[Sami Khalil]

You are welcome sir.

[Chris Shaw]

My heart dropped as I read this piece and know full well that this is how some poor people have to live, with the ever fearful threat of violence and death close at hand. We live in an increasingly intolerant world where regretfully religion can play its worse. The innocents suffer and the sorrow runs deep. A sad poem to read Seuwandi. Left its mark on me.

Chris