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Nuclear War

The Biggest Nightmare

By Marie381Uk Published 14 days ago 1 min read
By George’s Girl 2026

Nuclear War

In shadows long where silence dwells,

A murmured dread, a tale that tells,

Of warheads poised on distant shores,

In whispered winds, the world implores.

The ticking clock, a heartbeat fraught,

With echoes of a battles fought,

As nations rise with fervent might,

Yet tremble still at dusk’s dim light.

Beneath the veil of twilight’s grace,

Lies the haunting fear we dare not face,

For in the chill of nuclear night,

A flicker fades—our shared delight.

What futures wrought in fiery blaze,

When reason falters, lost in a haze?

The children’s laughter turns to cries,

In a world where hope no longer lies.

Yet still, we dream of peace reclaimed,

Of dialogue where hearts are tamed,

For in our grasp, a choice remains,

To turn from war and break these chains.

So let us rise, in unity stand,

To forge a path, to heal the land,

In every voice, a gentle plea:

Together, let us shape our destiny.

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About the Creator

Marie381Uk

I've been writing poetry since the age of 10. With pen in hand, I wander the realms unseen. The pen holds power; ink reveals thoughts. A poet may speak truth or weave a tale. You decide. Let pen and ink capture you ❤️#Marie381UkWrites

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  • Mark Graham13 days ago

    What a great piece of writing, Miss Marie. I am one of those people who have been living with this kind of terror my whole life for I was born in 1964 and wondering if either country really wanted to hit the "red button"

  • Brilliant work and a great reminder that unity is what we need and not war, thankyou for sharing xx

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