It's the typical moments someone lives during war... I LOVE your execution at the end. It was dramatically alluring.

This poem says alot of things hidden inside it. its really meaningful poem and your latest one. i love this poem. i noticed all in your poem that in very few words you can express the whole story. this is an art. your writing style is good.. May Allah Bless you. Ameen

I love the voice and style in this piece. The overflowing emotion is beautiful. Excellent write

Even though what is going on at the moment seems as though it will never end, I like the optimism at the end even though the piece as a whole is sad, you say 'tomorrow it will all end' - the metaphor of the cigarette was very fitting, putting out the flame of anger, hate & danger. Let it all fizz out & let the smoke be the remains of all the bad that has become of this. You've really impacted the reader with such a small piece, so very powerful!

Feel bad for not leaving a comment earlier Noura, it's been a while but I did read this piece.

I almost sensed a "tired" feel in this poem. I really like how you began the piece, like you are finding peace in this person and you want to keep them within your heart. The reality that there are killings, maybe even right outside your home, is certainly unsettling and like you are waiting with this person while the war is raging around you. Loved the finality of the ending lines, how sure you are.

Not sure the meaning... I at first thought "everything will end tomorrow" will mean the lives around you, and there will be a stillness or silence when the war is done, but the civilians are dead. OR you meant the war will end, the violence and somehow that anger will be vanished like the smoke.

Eloquent and meaningful write as always! Take care.

Dusting time off my heart

^ this really sticks to me. Unused for quite some time.... Liked the mood and the aura of this piece. It has a ghost like atmosphere to it.

Judge Comment:

Noura has done it again! Explosive and powerful piece in regards to a war torn country, aching with emotions. I am in awe of her pen! She has crafted a visionary masterpiece!
The metaphor of smoke, cigarettes, and emotions of sorrow echo throughout this piece.

It's small and power packed. Her ending is impeccable! Truly a powerful piece!

"I'm watching
you watching the news, and I'm safe,
dusting time off my heart."

^^^ this stanza here is very significant to this piece in my opinion, it creates a sense of peace, and yet the ending has such a closing statement-

"Put out your cigarette,
turn off the lights.
Everything will end
tomorrow.

Welcoming of yet another day of sorrow... just a mind blowing and tear jerking poem! Well done Noura!!

It has strange mood , but it is great! I enyoj it! Good piece, well written poem!

Hello

Another beautifully delicate and detailed write from you.
Your poetry has a way of transporting the reader and making them feel like they are there.

Wonderful
All the best
Ben