When will I stop seeing the arrival of Army Aircrafts whenever I wake up?
And start seeing the usual arrival of a bright warm sun.
When will I stop seeing paratroopers fall to the earth?
And start taking pleasure in watching my withering tree as it sheds its leaves.
When will I stop seeing children running, crying and dying?
And start seeing children running, laughing and playing.
When will I stop seeing soldiers carrying bags of Ammo?
And start seeing civil servants carry their portfolios.
When will I stop seeing the military camouflage as often I do?
And start seeing school children in their uniforms as I did.
When will I stop hearing the rolling sounds of bullets been fired?
And start hearing the rolling sounds of drumsticks being played.
When will I stop seeing projectiles flying over my head like birds?
When will I stop seeing grenades been thrown like stones?
When will I stop seeing Semi’s and Machine Guns appearing to be toys?
When will I stop experiencing curfews and few minutes of ceasefire?
And start experiencing a prolonged ceasefire
When will I stop seeing the number of patients in the A and E sections of hospitals on the increase?
And start seeing patients being happy because they’ve been discharged.
When will I stop seeing truckloads of carcasses?
And start seeing truckloads of refuse.
When will I stop drinking red water?
And start drinking my favorite red wine.
When will I?
When will I?
Or is it when I die?
Beautiful outcry of a tormented soul. Unique similes. It is a perpetual inquiry lurking into the mind of mankind. This will happen, When Reason dawns upon man And the Anger is won over. CP
you will see those things in your dreams or in paradise...hope to see that on Earth but i dont think this will be :)
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
I wish I could answer your question; great write.10