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Josh Datko's avatar

This war is not even 1 month old and we are already tired of it. Not even the Russian Ukraine war inspired much anymore. As Hviezdoslav says, “everywhere is human slaughter.” Thank you for keep this up.

Rajani Radhakrishnan's avatar

Thank you, Josh. Everywhere is human slaughter, indeed. And with no consequences, too… just breaks the heart.

Delaina & Kristin — CXD's avatar

This is such a powerful poem / picture. I think all the questions help us question deeper. Thank you for writing, sharing and bringing light into the dark spaces of humanity. 💞

Rajani Radhakrishnan's avatar

Thanks so much, Delaina. 🙏❤️

Sonia Dogra's avatar

Very very powerful, Rajani. Don't say peace, when you mean power. Yes!

Whose corner are you in,

they ask? It is a round earth,

there are no corners to

hide in. The arc of horror

circles back to the beginning.

This will stay with me.

Rajani Radhakrishnan's avatar

Thank you, Sonia. Sad this poem is still relevant after 2 years.

Sherry Marr's avatar

As always, you have said it as well as it can be said. My soul is so weary that leaders have learned NOTHING. "Don't say we when you mean I." True.

Rajani Radhakrishnan's avatar

Thank you, Sherry. Wrote it 2 years ago…a shame it is relevant now…it should never be!

Susan's avatar

"Behold the ugliness of

civilization, disfigured

by war. This is the measure

of failed humanity.

Of humanity."

And of course, silence is loud as cheering. Thank you for continuing to speak in this disfigured world!

Rajani Radhakrishnan's avatar

And you, Susan. You’ve actually been on picket lines - done tonnes more. My poems are an admission that all I can do is write.

Kerfe's avatar

#11 hits the nail on the head. One death, any and every one, is too many.

Rajani Radhakrishnan's avatar

Absolutely. Thank you, K.

Rebecca Cook's avatar

Damn, Raj, this is brutal. And so, so, so obviously the case.

(I have to counter with a handful of pansies and a polished apple.)

Rajani Radhakrishnan's avatar

Thank you!! Flowers and fruit will do very well…anything to alleviate the constant horror and doomscrolling.!!!!

Rebecca Cook's avatar

love this" The arc of horror

circles back to the beginning.

Rajani Radhakrishnan's avatar

Thank you, Rebecca. Glad you liked those lines!