WHEN WAR SPRINGS

One week until spring
Still white precipitation falls
Not amounting to much
But worth mentioning
We have almost made it
The Ukraine War continues
It is unnecessary and heartbreaking
It has not made it
Too much life has been lost
Injuries make us cry
Why does this have to be?
Spring is supposed to bring joy
With flowers from rose to yellow
But we endure the unknown
Destruction, death and genocide
We listen to unending bombing
For how long our minds are wondering
How long will we have fighting?
One nation after another
All wars are for land or religion
I wonder what will cause the next one
Flowers are soon to be here
The lake water is very near
Ice is bound to melt
Our joy will be felt
We pray that the war will end
Our leadership is almost a sin
Cackling and talking in circles
It will be a wonder if we will win

Stanski
March 20, 2022 ^