Your eyes are the color of life

Your father told you «Don't believe!»
he was not so strong to teach you
he trusted in nothing at all...
Maybe he believes in something!

Around you the noise is constant
ensuring deafness and silence
among herds of ruminant people...
Can you see how coward they are?

Somebody is beating an old man
he once was the boss of the city
replaced today by cruel despots...
It's clear, they're bloody and violent!

Your mother does not like her soul
she always remodels her body
to shake off the weight of your growth...
You're growing so bright and so gainly!

And you miss your old toys and dolls
you're dreaming of your fancy lover
who suddenly appears and then hugs you..
What a grace to be embraced by you!

A green worm is gnawing the world
some people are all in a hurry
some others shout out «Let us wait!»...
A green worm with weapons and bombs!

Your peers are all building the scaffold
resigned to be beheaded tomorrow
the youngers are waiting in neat rows...
Why don't they try to save themselves?

But your eyes are the color of life
your heart is bursting of love
Among evil, the same you'll be happy...
I am sure that you will be happy!

(Fulvio Del Deo 14/10/2016)