Thank you for your comments, Graham and Greg, and thanks to everyone who liked this.
War rips away generations and hollows out families. Those who are left must struggle to see any point to life.
Not very cheerful, but we know those responsible for all this.

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The despair of losing your children. Very effective final couplet, Steve.

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Well described Stephen. Like when you have to go to a deceased person’s house to help clear effects. Everything still in its place waiting to be worn/used etc.

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