Peace is not an idea — it is a right.
A child’s right to laugh without fear,
to play without learning the sound of bombs,
to run after a ball, not toward a shelter.
A child’s right to laugh without fear,
to play without learning the sound of bombs,
to run after a ball, not toward a shelter.
We believe the world becomes more human
when it is safe enough
for all children to simply play.
when it is safe enough
for all children to simply play.
Peace for a world where every child can play.
Not a wish — but a shared responsibility.
Not a wish — but a shared responsibility.
Author: Maher
Advocate for Peace and Children’s Rights
Yemen
Advocate for Peace and Children’s Rights
Yemen
PS
The ideas, emotions, and message of the poem come from the author personally and reflect the author’s genuine feelings about peace and children’s safety. He sometimes uses language tools to help refine the wording in English, since it is not his first language, but the core meaning and inspiration are entirely his own. In addition, a native English speaker checks the blogs.
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