News about the war in Ukraine is so appalling and fills our TV screams and media everywhere.  I wrote this poem about a moment in time within a war and it was included in an anthology published by Lost Towers Publications - " Beyond the Hill"

Pain of War

A gunshot is heard through the pause in battle

a man cries out suddenly, then silence once more

as the realisation starts to sink into my mind

I know someones died because of this horrid war

a body lies crumpled amongst all the debris

blank eyes staring skyward, not seeing anything now

limbs splayed out in unnatural positions

a look of sheer shock lays across his pale brow.

he did not look as in peaceful slumber

more like an action figure, left discarded and broken

his wounds so severe, it takes his life force away

blood pooling on the ground, shocked but no words spoken

sorrow deep within our hearts, as we remember him

the pain tries to surface, but determination reigns

we cannot let the loss of our friend go unpunished

retribution now runs strongly through our veins.

(C) Lissie bull 2012