No dreams come to me on these sleepless nights,
There was once upon a time when you came to mind,
Creating dreams that set my world and yours apart.
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Now, a vision I see, of flashes of light, sounds of bombs exploding,
A people in plight,
There is a war ongoing.
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Fear for the unknown grips me.
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I am submerged in mud and grime,
The waters have risen, the clouds above are overflowing,
of a universal folly, I believe.
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A people in plight, yet more to come,
They brace a life of uncertainty,
of hardships not felt before,
They live as fearful as those who are at war.
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Fear entrenches itself into the minds and hearts of men.
-shobana-
It is a sad, critical situation in Kuala Lumpur with the flash floods. I watched the news on Ukraine – unbelievable what is happening there right now. Elsewhere, not all is at peace, there is so much destruction and violence, sadness, and upheavals.
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No more an age of innovation, we have released the demons of destruction.
-shobana-
SIMPLY SHOBANA 
Very powerful piece! I can feel your words. They are hard to feel but it’s so important that we do. Thank you!
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Thank you, and welcome to my blog:)
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You’re welcome. I’m so glad for the connection.
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Yes, me too:)
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SO many desperate situations. Yet people continue to cope and manage. Living is tough but never impossible. Things will get better. Lovely writing, Shobana. 🙂
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yes, true – we have to move on.
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Oh my dear Shobana, what a cruelly touching and real poem! This is on a higher level. You’ve drawn a complete picture of what the situation right now feels for those in Ukraine and other war-torn regions. Oh sweet me, aren’t you gifted with a good mastery of images and vivid description!! I felt like crying, I sympathised, I visualised the crimes, and my heart bled terribly. This is bloody and amazing. Sending lots of love to the people of Ukraine. ❤ ❤
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I am glad you resonated. There’s hope yet, I hope, Lamittan. Thank you for reading.
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Sure, there’s a smidgen of hope. I pray that the people of Ukraine emerge victorious. It’s my pleasure reading you. Always.
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You are welcome, Lamittan:)
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So true! Very well put!
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