From tanned, barren, lonely lands
Blows blinding dust of Afghanistan
Women smothered in black tears
Children born shadowed by fears
Of a future so distant, so unknown
Life so petty, all hope so forlorn
Who are the Gods orchestrating
Men at endless wars devastating
Where poppy fields bleed red
Staining shrouds of the undead
Opium dreams fill terror nights
Where gloom sells as paradise
How humanity sleeps in peace
When hearts beat with unease
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Thank you so much to Aneesha for this beautiful poem detailing the grief and loss felt globally at the events unfolding in Afghanistan. Our hearts are so heavy, and I think it is important for this grief to be recognised.
Aneesha, you are a gifted and talented writer. You can read Aneesha’s first post by clicking here, and you can visit her blog by clicking here.
Katie & Evee
Poetic talent. Congratulations đź‘Ź
Thank you for the encouragement.
Thank you for featuring my poem.
Your poem was well crafted. I regret very much that you had occasion to write it. I feel we have let you down.
Hugs
As common people, we can only hope for peace and love. My heart weeps for the women & children. We have no idea how the big machineries of politics & diplomacy work. It is not for you and me to carry the burden of such decisions. Our job is to be compassionate and make a difference where we can!
It is our pleasure x
Powerful, real images.
Thank you for reading.
Again, difficult to click a Like button on a poem about the tragedy unfolding in Afghanistan. Some of my friends from Kabul just emailed me … from NEW MEXICO, USA! I am praising God that they got out, but I still have friends in Kabul, Bamyan, and Mazir-i-sharif.
But beyond the ones I know, I earnestly pray with tears for the Christians (or any non-muslim religionists), and for the women and girls who will bear the brunt of the new ‘bosses’ distortions of the Quran.
And per my Lord’s call to pray FOR my enemies, I pray for the new leaders that The God Who Is will show them a better path than the one they are currently on.
Thank you for sharing these sentiments. Afghanistan is a neighbour and we can feel the growing despondency each day. Our only hope is that humanity prevails.
Beautifully written, but the situation is just so heartbreaking and sad