The War In These Walls by KP and RR

Violence is not the key to our problems
Conflict is not the resolution of our issues
Fear is not the condolence in a state of panic
We should feel safe in a place of belonging
We should not have to fear the violence
Or the constant reminders of death
We should not have to fear the loud bangs of guns
Echoing through these halls.
The constant anxiety of hiding behind a door
The only security now are these walls,
But even they seem to chant MORE
MORE VIOLENCE
MORE PANIC
MORE CONFLICT
MORE DEATH
More to fuel the machine.
The small conflict between two measly foes
Turns into a raging war...
We all cry out to the sky
To feel safe, WE need more!!
More kindness!
More relief!
More peace!
More LIFE!
More to truly grow again.
The massacre of a school shooting,
The reassurance of a hopeful safe time.