war, hunger and a thirst for freedom.
a battle lasting centuries in which blood was shed
and fears were made reality.
cries of sorrow echoed green valleys,
families forced from their homes.
yet a mutual thirst for freedom
kept hearts from growing cold
a cultural decade where pain was felt
and aching hearts were inspired.
a movement that sent up-roaring chaos
caused people to be indifferent
when shrapnel, bombs and guns
were a daily part of life.
children fought like adults
and people worked through their strife
a call for reform made people think
was Irelands call now?
thirty years of bloodshed and violence
this conflict ended now
April 10th 1998, the day the lord died
on Good Friday peace was made
healing started now.
a future in which people were seen
and equality was real.
no blood, no guns, no pain, no harm
generations would be healed.
war, hunger and a thirst for freedom
still lives in those today.
but a chance for a new beginning
keeps violent thoughts at bay.
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Author:
ylbethr (
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- Comment from author about the poem: The Good Friday Agreement, also known as the Belfast Agreement, was a political deal designed to bring an end to 30 years of violent conflict in Northern Ireland, known as the Troubles. The agreement was signed on 10 April 1998 and approved by public votes in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
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