Wednesday, February 3, 2010

How many?

This poem was written by Martina Boyd’s 12 year old granddaughter who lives in Vancouver , Canada . Martina wanted Alexandra’s spirit and soul to speak to you as it has spoken to her.I have to admit that this is very beautifully written. Basically it says, isn't it enough the suffering that we have gone through? Of course everything comes with a price. But, till what extent? Does it worth it? In a warring nations for instance, how many lives should perish before we could declare peace? Something like that. I just love this piece...

How Many?

by Alexandra Maclellan


How many rumors and warnings until it all begins

How many moments of unease until the nation sins

How many regular meals until each family runs low on food

How many warming fires until their homes are as cold as their mood

How many alarming sirens until hope is hopelessly shaken

How many mothers' cries until their sons are not taken

How many lonely children until their fathers don't say Good-Bye

How many brave young men until no one has to willingly die

How many mourning families until someone's life is persevered

How many near-death incidents until rest is deserved

How many dark invasions until all the cities are torn down

How many stabs of pain until the killer's smile becomes a frown

How many bloody fields until the fighting is all done

How many gruesome battles until the end has begun

How many soldiers' deaths until a white flag is risen

How many shouts of protest until someone will listen

How many bombs thrown until the hatred will decease

How many more days of war until we are at peace

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Anonymous said...

waaa.....a 12 year old wrote that?? beautiful!!

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