I'm not sure where this one will go once I start editing, but here is the raw unedited version.
Fear and resignation
It gets worse each time
More extreme
More dangerous
More, more, more
When will it blow us up
Oblivion and rebuttal
Retreated into cocoons
Too many,
Too late,
Too fearful or tired
To speak up.
They cry every day
About the safety of loved ones
who are forced to choose
Love of country
Love of family
Love of life.
Love or hate.
Everyone sees the same sun
Sees the same moon,
See stars and constellations at night.
Some see smoke and ash
Hear sirens and bombs
Hide in safe rooms
Flee in fear hoping to return
Home.
Fear and resignation
Disappointment and hope
Prayers and guns.
Pray for peace
Pray the war will be short
Pray their side will be victorious.
Can both sides win?
