First Responder
I close my eyes
but the picture
remains imprinted
in my brain
The sounds will
not cease
The cries
ring in my ears
and the terrors
continue
I come
to this place
of peace
to shut out
the world
and its ugliness
The sadness
loss and agony
to which
I bear witness
Suffering
the atrocities
of mankind
they cannot heal
So how can I?
With survivor’s guilt
I carry the anguish
of their ruined lives
Unable to save
or protect them
Christine Bolton - Poetry for Healing ©
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Thank you dear Punam 🥰
Moving and full of compassion, Christine! 🙂💞
Love this! Especially the beginning.
Thank you so much Robin 😊
I can imagine many relating to this tragic poem, Christine.
Thank you Sue. I wrote it with those in mind. It is a very real problem and I’m sure I did not do it justice with this poem
You have at least highlighted something many may not have considered.
I hope so, thank you Sue
Very moving. Compassionately written.
Thank you Brianna 💕
Poignant and touching poetry.
Thank you Sadje 🥰
A pleasure
Such compassion in this poem, I really enjoyed it.