In The Words Of A Child

A Poem By Kieran, Age 11

I am a forever sad child

I wonder when all wars are over

I hear pain screech into my ear

I see no peace on earth

I want wars to end

I pretend not to notice anything

I feel what is supposedly right

I touch anyone who knows what is supposed to be hidden

I worry for the hand of Death

I cry for the fools with their eyes closed

I am a forever sad child

I understand what was supposed to be hidden

I say war is a fool's idea

I dream of no fighting

I try to help my wish

I hope for world peace 

I am a forever sad child