Sunday, October 23, 2022

Refugee

Someone had to lose a war

That raged so long, caused such blight.

Ravaging a homeland with

A devastating horrid blow.

So much, too much loss,

Tortured carnage in the name of right.

Tossing ill excuses

At an unsuspecting foe.

And you caught in the middle,

Never wanting either part,

Wishing only that the laughter would

Return to hearth and home.

Running, fleeing, dodging bullets

Meant for someone else,

Hoping for a ceasefire or

For Jubilee to come.

God, have mercy on this

Lowly wretched refugee.

Grant him peace, give her hope,

Help them all to see.

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