By Ishmael von Heidrick-Barnes
A MOMENT OF SILENCE
When bullets
fly back into guns
blasts
implode into casings
bombs
ascend into planes
missiles return
to grain silos
When knives
are sheathed
fists opened
flags
white
That will be a moment of silence
worth observing
Ishmael von Heidrick-Barnes was born and raised in San Diego, California. He attended Herbert Hoover High School and went on to study Religion and Theology at the University of San Diego. His book Intimate Geography, published by Ragged Sky Press, won the 2012 San Diego Book Award for Poetry. Ish, as he is known, has also written lyrics for German musicians Andrea Hörkens and Thomas Roderburg (Tender Art).
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Excellent. When money going to war and armaments goes to help people have a better life, that will be a moment worth celebrating too.