Irreversibly broken
This world that exists
The pain, the sorrow
Never seems to desist
A city laid waste
People groan goodbye
Knowing today
Or tomorrow they die
Hopeless, helpless
No end in sight
Terror of violence
Pervades day and night
Bloodied bodies
Cover the ground
Others trapped
No hope to be found
Haunting, deafening
Terrible cries
Rise through rubble
Echo through skies
Fathers wailing
The loss of their sons
Mothers hiding
Daughters from guns
Stricken, Stunned
With nothing to say
We watch in horror
Far, far away
Hearts breaking
Nowhere to go
We cry “Have mercy—
God save Aleppo!”
This is so beautifully written and captures the emotions of the situation so well. Adding my voice to the mix, “Have mercy – God save Aleppo!”
My, that was gut wrenching! And the photos so sad. I’m glad those people are not forgotten by our merciful God. He is aware of their suffering. May He grant them some peace and hope in the midst of the chaos!
Tears in my eyes
Beautifully written
God bless
Thank you for writing this! Absolutely heart breaking but beautifully written. 🙏🏼
Love you poem. What’s happening there is awful. I don’t really have words to describe it but I think you put it very well.
Love your poem! What’s happening there is awful. I don’t really have words to describe it but I think you put it very well.
Gut wrenching…simply gut wrenching. Thanks for reminding us to see beyond the Christmas lights.
Indeed, my heart cries out with yours and others… “have mercy – God save Aleppo!” Thank-you for expressing with such heartfelt compassion the burden for God’s children, our brothers and sisters, of Aleppo.
Very powerful!
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