We Want A Life Of Dignity

By Parvez Noori, 16

"War has affected our existence, our life, our culture. The war took away my childhood. I wish the war would end and more children could enjoy childhood and family life."

In my life, there is not much happiness due to fear

Oh God, there is so much pain, very little to cheer

My home is set alight and burning like the autumn leaves

The poplar trees burnt, the red flowers burnt, it's only grief.

Oh God, there is so much pain, very little to cheer

The outcome of war is tragic, sad and full of dreadful probabilities

Many have lost their lives, many wounded and many left with disabilities

Oh God, there is so much pain, very little to cheer.