Peace

Peace Oh! Peace,
Wherever have you been?
I know you are on the corner
But never to be seen.

Please come out will you
We need you very much
Come out and see
People suffering so much.

Day by day passes
And you never show up
Is this a mere trick of yours,
To fool all of us?

It's not the first of April
Or a game of hide and seek
But death and drops of tears
Making man so weak.

Please do come and stay
You do make us grieve
We'll look after you well
Then you never have to leave.

Safna Nazar (13 years)
Minaret High School