Arte Optic

While most of us had a great time celebrating the holidays, let’s not forget that there are children across the world suffering because of wars and that consequences of those for them are dire and long lasting.

This one resonates today even though it was written years ago. 🇵🇸
Direct Contradiction

crouched in the corner of my personal space, no solace found
in the grip of primal emotions, I’m tightly bound
fearful for innocent lives lost in the name of holy war
dreading echoes of past experiences, the next roar
some declare love conquers hate’s cruel gaze
ends violent phase this contradiction lays
a grand and noble notion, but, alas, trapped in the haze of tales
evidently peaceful actionable change is what prevails
if only the powers that be would choose the right course of action
to mend this world’s heart
instead of perpetuating this painful contradiction

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