Bana is sweet and her sorrow is real
She wakes each day, hoping she will be spared
A life of violence
Surrounding herself with those who care
She wants to be free ~ from her life of despair
To be free ~ like a bird ~ in the air
A true childhood, where she runs free
Chasing fireflies in the trees
Bana, please believe
That if I could, I would take your place
To protect ~ take you from that horrid plane
From the bloodshed and terrors
No child could face
My heart dies with each horror video
My mind can’t erase
One day, you will be free
Where no child left behind
Will be ~ a distant ~ memory
If only we can resist what our eyes only see
Read, Read, Read!
Greed wrapped in promises, disguised in trees
Palm oil and poppies ~ only do rulers see
Not the pain of death and struggle
But families torn by enemies
Do not let it harden you
Ice ~ inside your soul
See the beauty in this world
Chasing fireflies ~ even ~ when it’s cold
My heart is with you
Prayers be told
Let us be one ~
community
For our hearts and minds to unfold
Break the boundaries
Voice the unknown
Let them see their complacency
Shout it out
Make no war, in the name of prosperity
Only to be free ~ from the terrors of greed.
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Author:
Adri (
Offline) - Published: August 4th, 2017 16:08
- Comment from author about the poem: This poem is about Bana, a Syrian girl who tweeted almost daily about her life in Syria. I began this poem a while back. It has been difficult to write. Maybe, it was because of the reality of her situation. No child should have to grow up so fast. What will become of these children in the future? Bana is happily living in Turkey now, a much better environment than Syria. I could have gone really into politics on this one but, I didn't want to cause a heated discussion in this positive environment. Take care everyone!🦋
- Category: Sociopolitical
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Comments3
Thank you Adri for a very moving, very true, and very well written poem!
Thank you Fred!!! I really do appreciate that! Have a good one!!! 🦋
Very good write, may her freedom come to her and the community come together in unity and peace.
Hello Goldfinch, Thank you and yes she is living a much happier life now. This poem was inspired by her but, really it does speak for all the children that are living through these conditions now. Take care!🦋
Remarkable, really well written and a unique flow. Thank you for this. 😌
Thank you!❤️🦋
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