The horrors of War

by Mahendra

She looked over her shoulder

Looking everywhere desperately

There were people everywhere

They were all running

Some were crying

All were frightened

Keep running 

Keep going 

She held on tightly to her little hand

Running all the time

Everybody was running

Sounds of gun fire

Screaming and crying

Swearing and shouting

Pushing her way through

Where is she ?

Where is my little daughter

Just a moment ago she was here

Clinging to my skirt

Eyes wide with fear

Crying and sobbing

Now she is gone

What am I to do ?

I am lost

We are all lost

They are catching up

We must run faster

Run where ?

Just anywhere

Must get away from this madness

There is so much sadness

Keep running

Keep going

Can’t stop now

I don’t want to die

My children need me

Keep running 

Keep going