I love this opening stanza, Joonas. It sets up the entire poem.

When the orphan fields are bone-dry
And devoid of the soothing water of a mother’s love
Children play with stolen matches
In the presence of their absent fathers
And light the signal fires
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I love this opening stanza, Joonas. It sets up the entire poem.
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Written by John Hansen PAL
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Freelancer, short fiction writer, and award-winning poet who loves experimenting with different styles and genres. Writing is in my soul and it won't leave!
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