“War is hell. You can’t photograph a flying bullet, but you can capture genuine fear.”
The bomb has dropped
control slips from our grasp
We pray for a parachute
for someone to pull the cord
numbers escalate,
lives plummet
We offer encouragement
isolated voices faltering
moment of impact imminent
the implosion inevitable
impact reverberates
responsibility moot.
(For Reena’s Exploration Challenge: the quotation, author unknown. Image my own.)
I love this! You have said it perfectly.
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Thanks Rana!
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Heartrendingly poignant, V.J. 😪
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Thanks!
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This prayer for help to slow the spread, the falling, feels so accurate,
“We pray for a parachute
for someone to pull the cord”
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Thanks Ali.
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Spot on, V.J.!
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Thanks Eugi!
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resonates deeply and the photo sets the mood!
We will get through this even though it feels overwhelming now 🙂
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We will ’cause that is what we do! Thanks.
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Reblogged this on Reena Saxena and commented:
Is this war?
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Very real description! However, power lies more in trade monopoly than moral sanctions.
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True, Reena. Very sad. Thank you.
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Youve penned what most of us are feeling.
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Thanks Susan!
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I think this really sums up my feelings so well, nailed it.
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Thanks Paul.
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Pleasure’s mine
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