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This post is for Lillie McFerrin Writes Five Sentence Fiction for the prompt GRIEF.
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The city stood in ruins
With its annihilated buildings and destroyed roads it resembled hell.
Not a single bird, not a single street dog, not a single soul could be seen.
Deep within a ramshackle wept a grieving woman, bodies of her children lying in her arms.
Why ohh why… what was their fault… why did you let them born in this hapless city of Gaza?
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We can all mourn for the many civilian victims of war and terrorism. I grew up with children whose parents were survivors of Nazi atrocities. So sad, the cycle goes on, without end.When will we ever learn? Ramblin with AM
In a few words so much emotion is is depicted.
Well captured. Sadly all wars are futile . The only benefit destruction can bring is reconstruction
So sad to think of the plight of those children…sigh!
Sad!! Loses war brings is much more than the victory of war.. Wonderful narration Tina.
So much emotions in mere five sentences 🙂
That's what wars do to us. But sad the people still don't understand.
very true… when will human learn -war doesn't help
thanks Ushaji
very true
yeah its a sad state
thank you vinitha
yeah war brings only destruction – both ways actually
What a sad and terror-filled existence these poor people have! 🙁 Well-depicted in these five short sentences.