How many rumors and warnings until it all begins
How many moments of unease until the nation sins
How many regular meals until each family runs low on food
How many warming fires until their homes are as cold as their mood
How many alarming sirens until hope is hopelessly shaken
How many mothers' cries until their sons are not taken
How many lonely children until their fathers won't say Good-Bye
How many brave young men until no one has to willingly die
How many mourning families until someone's life is preserved
How many near-death incidents until rest is deserved
How many dark invasions until all the cities are torn down
How many stabs of pain until the killer's smile becomes a frown
How many bloody fields until the fighting is all done
How many gruesome battles until the end has begun
How many soldiers' deaths until a white flag is risen
How many shouts of protest until someone will listen
How many bombs thrown until the hatred will decease
How many more days of war until we are at peace
- Alexandra MacLellan
