Syllabic Poetry | the Culminating 30

When Death Stands at Our Door

What more is the debt compassion requires

Innocent child suffering because of the war in Ukraine — Photo by Marko- Adobe Stock licensed

When
Death stands
At
Our door,
His eyes pierce
The dark
Underground
Spaces,
Searching for
Souls lost in war.
No further chances,
No clear defense
Vindication lives
Beyond invisible
Fences of worry
Indecision, delay
Overshadowing mercy.
How long can we…