Why in the World is there so much killing?
People losing focus of peace and building.
Instead of love, fanning flames of hatred,
Fuelling thoughts of hurt and vengeance .
Both are guilty, both have strayed.
But only the innocents will be taxed with pain.
They are pushed against the grain.
Splintered lives without a refuge.
Both denying their lust agenda.
Stoking coals of disputes that has engendered ,
Modern genocide and repetition of past disasters
That wiped out families and lineages ended .
Weeping and wailing,hearts caught in despair.
Grieving the loss of the young and the old,
afraid of the escalation of fear and danger.
While the perpetrators spout actions of negative change.
Who can escape history ‘s tale of foreboding
That has scarred a generation who see their world exploding?
With devastating consequences like ghosts that torture,
Inconsolable like” Rachel weeping in the streets of Ramah”.
Nation’s circle like hungry vultures ,
Feigning help under the guise of injustice.
While bombs rain down and skies are darkened
And blood runs free and streets are emptied.
So, where does it end ,now war has begun?
Refereeing champions , Strutting and grandstanding.
Presenting a face of dialogue and peace
While the players stubbornly wallow in pride and sorrow .
MARYANN BOSAH 