Silence.

Father, Mother,
Sister, Brother,

Silence.

Husband, Wife,
Partner, Child,

Silence.

Aunty, Uncle,
Nephew, Niece,

Silence.

Gran, Grandad,
Cousin, Friend,

Silence.

Grandchild, Godchild,
Neighbour, Stranger,

Silence.

Close to home or a distant land,

Silence.

War is something I don't understand,

Silence.

It's no solution any way,

Silence.

The innocent are the ones that pay,

Silence.

Eleventh hour,

Eleventh day,

Eleventh month,

Silence.

 
 
 

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