The Cycle
Another four dead in this battle between faiths
Details are as thick as the blood; hidden like the bodies in the ground
Each side has a different take
Mistakes are made, people are killed
The cycle continues
Shot near the fence
A dangerous place where only the immoral hunters enter
Just not this time
What else is there to do?
How were we supposed to know?
This cannot continue
But it does
Restrictions loosen as the string is released
Why?
To help the new prime minister
To give a second chance
And a millionth chance
But something else will happen
It always does
And the string will be pulled tight again
There is no other option
Except more darkness, more destruction, more conflict , and less
understanding
How long can a people survive on hope and faith alone?
2,000 years and counting
How long can this go on?
As long as they continue to teach their children war
While we teach ours peace; peace with a mandatory service
Peace
What is it?
We do not know
Will we ever?
Whatever it is, this is not it
This much we know
Each time the ball goes up
It falls just as suddenly
And all is lost
When will an agreement be reached?
How much more can we offer?
We can not give up our land
Yet they will not let us live in it
Lila Rosenbloom
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