Children Of War.
Children are not born with a heart full of hate.
Children do not have control over their own fate.
Children do not understand their parent’s views.
Children don't pump their egos to make the news.
Children are not aware of the history of the land.
Children are just too young to really understand.
Children do not blow the buildings to the ground.
Children do not torture to hear the screaming sound.
Children do not have evil and revenge in their heart.
Children have no interest in ripping their world apart.
Children don't want to watch both their parents die.
Children don't want the chemicals stinging their eyes.
Children don't ask please can I slowly starve to death.
Children only have innocence and hope in their head.
Children don’t want to play out in fear of the bomb.
Children just want to live a life, safe with a bit of fun.
Children want to know when their food is coming.
Children want to feel their parents caring and loving.
Children want to live in a fun, happy and caring space.
Children just want the world to be a safe better place.
Children just want to be children in a friendly world.
Where stories of hate and fear should never be told
Children are the ones who pay the price of all wars.
Children are the ones who are left to heal the scars.
Children are the ones who will have to fight to survive.
As the world watches on all the children slowly die.
Nataiella March 2024.
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Author:
Tobani / Nataiella (Pseudonym) (
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- Comment from author about the poem: I wrote this after watching the news and seeing the faces of children covered in blood (some their parents), involved in wars that have nothing to do with them.
- Category: Children
- Views: 53
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Comments14
That is a searing and deeply disturbing news let alone reality. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you Arqios for your comment
You are most welcome Tobani.
I have said it before and am sure I shall say it again and again, it's a sad old sorry old world and I am sick of warmongers and hatred .. give me peace any day of the week
Thank you Neville for your comment, and i totally echo that sentiment
The innocence of childhood is often punctuated by their exposure to its pain and injustice. Children are a symbol of all people’s helplessness under governments, ulterior motives, and unjust actions. Very nicely written.
Thank you Soren for your comment, very much appreciated
A most disturbing poem about the innocence of children and how they are affected by the world around them. It also seems a metaphor for people in general that are helpless under the actions of governments that control their lives. Very nicely written.
Thank you Soren, i find in this modern world there is no valid excuse for it.
No responsible parent should produce a child into a world where there is no hope of their offspring ever reaching their full potential.
Thank you Dave for your comment, i agree with your words, except that you are not always aware when war is coming.
No? But where in this world, prior to the current conflicts, existed the country/nation now involved in which offspring had ever the chance of reaching their full potential?
Thank you for your comment, i respect your views and will leave it at that, enjoy the rest of your day
You too. Look after yourself.
Half the world in conflict and the suffering brings shame on our species, it is always the innocent children who are caught up in the warmongering. If they survive, however do they live with the horrors. A hard hitting write Tobani.
Thank you Cassie for your kind comment, and that is the main problem for them, even when the war ends the horror continues
Excellent poem that speaks horrific truth. This world is so messed up and you capture it brilliantly here! Well dine, friend. An instant fave! 🌹👏❤️
Thank you Tristan for your comment, very much appreciated.
You are welcome! 🙏
Great write
Thank you Tony for your comment, very much appreciated.
You're welcome
Impressive and sincere write! Many thanks!
Thank you Cellinic for your comment, very much appreciated
A reality that's is worth the reflection, bringing a child in the world, it is the job of every parent to teach our children the positives of life not the negatives that spread the hate and greed that is currently hurting us all. I'm not sure what the next chapter of the Trump administration will do for good, but we are all waiting to find out, I personally have little hope. ❤️
Thank you kindly Teddy for your comment, very much appreciated as always
Well written, Tobani. Lady Karma sharpens her claws.
Thank you Jerry for your comment, much appreciated
Its the saddest thing to see children involved in war. This is quite an important poem. Well done
Thank you David for your comment, much appreciated
A touching and poignant 😢
poem and
true what you say!! ,💯
Wonderfully vivid
Imagery, and just
resonates with greatness! 👍
Thanks for sharing!!! 🙏
Best regards ✌️ Thad
Thank you Thad for your comment, very much appreciated as always
this poem has sadness and truth
amazing to read has great flow
written from the heart brilliant
Thank you for your comment Jim, very much appreciated
your welcome keep writing
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