the earth shakes,
the soil reeks of
evil, ignorance and gunpowder.
baby, when the first warhead fell--
did it seem like a shooting star?
did you make a wish?
baby, the sulfur burns your skin,
the world scrolls past,
the man farthest from hurt
praises the bomb.
baby, how is every child precious,
until its you?
baby, were you learning
math, or grammar, when it fell?
baby, were you burnt, after killed?
or killed, after burnt?
baby, the world listens,
but begs not to.
baby, child, darling, dearest, beloved--
i am sorry.
please condemn us.
please do not think of us--
of the pain we have allowed for you.
in heaven,
may you make a thousand wishes,
may you complete learning,
the lesson you left behind,
may your laugh, smile, play
never end.
Mar 23
Mar 23, 2026 at 2:47 PM UTC
the earth shakes,
the soil reeks of
evil, ignorance and gunpowder.
baby, when the first warhead fell--
did it seem like a shooting star?
did you make a wish?
baby, the sulfur burns your skin,
the world scrolls past,
the man farthest from hurt
praises the bomb.
baby, how is every child precious,
until its you?
baby, were you learning
math, or grammar, when it fell?
baby, were you burnt, after killed?
or killed, after burnt?
baby, the world listens,
but begs not to.
baby, child, darling, dearest, beloved--
i am sorry.
please condemn us.
please do not think of us--
of the pain we have allowed for you.
in heaven,
may you make a thousand wishes,
may you complete learning,
the lesson you left behind,
may your laugh, smile, play
never end.