Harder it is to sleep at night.
Reverberations of artillery
blow across the world.
Shockwaves course around the globe
proving butterfly wing’s theory
and causing injury
to those seeking peace
or at least a good night’s sleep.
The sun is already high in the sky
before the body feels more calm.
A body tossed about all night
by silent waves from blasts of bombs.
What matters such disturbance ?
They awaken more than bodies.
They awaken conscience.
How far into the universe
radiate these disturbances ?
Where are the universe’s guardians?
Where are earth’s guardians?
Where are those who guard
babies and pregnant women
in maternity hospitals
against the Russian missiles?
In dreams I seek answers.
I cannot hold my peace.
I shall say my piece
or we shall never have peace.
I am tired of waiting for answers
when action is required.
Ukraine is so very tired.
annarino writes 