Utøya

We see surreality
Blatant untruths and
Violent hate

Island of
Peace and
Respect
disturbed

young lives
Taken by fathomless
Infamy !
Innocence and honesty
Annihilated by
warped mentality

Humanity on trial
By extreme judgement

This tragedy
So grotesque
Incomprehensible
A monstrous act

Where do we go from here?

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Comments

seashore | July 25, 2011 - 08:29

Well said Pia x

Silver Spun Sand | July 25, 2011 - 09:14

You tell me, Pia. And as you say, 'words are not enough'.

Thank you for posting this.

Tina

Highhat | July 25, 2011 - 10:10

I won't say thank you as all my thoughts go to the families of the Norwegian youth who were so tragically robbed of their lives and to the Norwegian people in their grief. But I am glad that you read this and showed your compassion.
Pia

skinner_jennifer | July 25, 2011 - 10:40

Dear Pia,

this is a fine tribute to the many young people who
lost their lives. Their families hopefully will pull
together to help each other.

There is so much pain in the world and sometimes
the only way to get out our frustrations, is to
write them down, which you have done so well here.

Take care Pia.

Jenny.

Highhat | July 25, 2011 - 11:01

You know Jenny I have been crying all weekend. I am sure the families will come together in their grief. This is so meaningless and unjust. Yeah there sure are a lot of bad things going on in the world and I am glad there are so many good people on ABC who understand and take things seriously with a genuine and unbiased honesty.
At the same time I have a strange feeling that mankind is on the right path to better the world.
You are quite right about expressing your sentiments in text but sometimes words just aren't enough are they- you need to smile and laugh ...
and cry don't you?

atb and thank you for your kind words
Pia

maggyvaneijk | July 27, 2011 - 19:39

Your compassion and heart shines in this poem, and your bravery in choosing a subject matter that's so difficult to tackle.

"Innocence and honesty
Annihilated by
warped mentality"

sums it up for me.

x

Maggy

Highhat | July 28, 2011 - 18:25

I know the Norwegian people would be glad that you have taken the time to read and comment on this Maggy- I'll say thank you on their behalf if you don't mind.
atb
;)Pia