Our nerves are stretched and frayed
And yes, we champ at our bits by it all
At the spate of hateful and violent attacks
Rocking the World to minutes of silence
…and viral hashtags
How can we condone this?
How can we continue like this?
What kind of horrible lives these people must live.
To harbour souls so embittered?
…and nerves made of steel.
Complete sensitivity is lost to other peoples’ lives
There are hardly words to explain such horror
And the damage that hate can do
As yet again, we are shocked from lulled senses
…and all I ask is when? When will it come to an end?
© Jacqueline Oby-Ikocha
Nerves The Daily Post
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I ask myself the same thing. What is wrong with this world. By the way, powerful write.
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It’s just so unfortunate how much hatred can be sown into people to lead to this. I pray every day about this. Thank you Drew.
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Smiling. I pray for the same. Be well.
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It is so senseless. Why does it keep occurring? I feel the same way you do, Jacqueline. Yesterday someone wrote in the comments, “I wouldn’t change my child for the world, but I would love to change the world for my child.” That says a lot!
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That comment is deep indeed. Honestly, I am tired and saddened. It’s just terrible that some people are like this.
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Yes, it truly is. Why, why, why.
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Yes, when will it end? #nomorekillings!
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Honestly it’s a total blight on human life.
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It’s appalling.
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So, so terrible are these acts of violence against humanity. Confounding!
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It’s truly such terrible shame and sad that humans have degenerated to less than animals. I pray one day enlightenment will show us the way through love and peace.
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there will never be peace. I don’t think it is possible for peace to exist without war. How would we know what peace is if we hadn’t already experienced an episode of war? That is about as philosophical as I can get this evening. But yes, I can’t even imagine what a peaceful world would look like , sound like and indeed fee like.
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I wish one day to know that peace or at least for my children to live in peace.
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Horrible:( Wonderful reflection and expression on your part.
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Truly Horrifying. Thank you Nena
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It is pretty sad that so much hatred and killing happenns in the name of a Godhead that speaks words of love, forgiveness and peace.
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Humans have chosen to turn God into a monster
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I hope that’s not the case. I like to think we as a species aren’t that lost.
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I hope so too.
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🙂
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It is terribly sad. We must pray.
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We have to pray fervently.
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At times like this it is even more important to focus on Love and Peace. Let’s not allow fear and anger to negate those energies.
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You are right Raili. It’s a bit hard when the senses are clouded with the current situation, but we must forge ahead with hope and love.
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It is truly shocking and very sad. I think Raili from Soul Gifts is quite right about not giving in to fear and hatred.
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That’s true Bun. Giving in to fear is giving up and that’s an absolute no, no!
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It will only end when humanity itself end. It’s a shame but true… only a miracle from God himself will world peace ever be accomplished and sustained.
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My dear, it leaves one feeling cold, but you are so right
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