The Cost of Peace
by
Raymond Tyler
A whispered wind blows a fallen leaf.
A shattered glass is strewn across a dead street.
A hungry boy asks for a dime
A woman mourns for lost time.
A woman mourns for lost time.
A soldier’s helmet lies in a pool of blood.
A father’s prayer for his son that’s gone.
A politician smirks because the stroke of his pen guarantees reelection.
14 Dec 2017
