Everyone involved is passing blame.
But the tragedy of Afghanistan is
Being played out before our
Eyes.
Chaos rules.
Thousands are fleeing, packed in
Cargo planes like sardines.
They are the fortunate ones.
Others cling to the air ships
Preferring to risk death rather than
Lose the freedom they had
Tasted for a season.
But most of the populace is
Left behind, holed up in their
Homes, hiding under burqas.
Frantic,
Feeling betrayed, they know from the
Past the atrocities they will face,
Especially the women, the
Young girls.
I see the desperation in their eyes and
Try to imagine the plight of these
Fellow human beings.
Shouldn't their lives matter too?
I ache inside,
Break inside.
I barely know how to pray for them
Except to say, "Please, Lord, have
Mercy."