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