The Lampshade Writer

War is a devastating experience for those involved, but perhaps the most heartbreaking sound is the cry of a child. Innocent children are often caught in the crossfire and bear witness to the atrocities of war. The cry of a child in war echoes through the ages, haunting us long after the conflict has ended. 

As the bombs drop and the guns fire, there is one sound that pierces through the chaos and leaves an indelible mark on the soul.

The cry of a child in war is a sound that speaks of innocence lost, and of fear and pain too great for a young heart to bear. 

The tears of a child in war are the saddest tears of all for they know not what they're fighting for.

They cry for their mothers at night

Their tears mix with the sound of screams, bombs and guns

They fear for their lives in the brutal fight.

Amidst the chaos of war,

A child cries in fear,

No longer can innocence soar, and their destiny unclear.

As bombs rattle the earth,

Buildings crumble and fall,

Young hearts filled with hurt,

As they try to crawl.

Why must there be such pain?

Small bloodstained hands covered in dirt and dust,

No refuge from the violence, no way to sustain,

Their bodies shaken and grappled with pain, their innocent world crushed. 

May the tears of a child in war,

Move us to end the fight,

For peace is what we should strive for,

To end their suffering, to make things right.

The cry of a child in war is a call to humanity, a plea for peace and an end to conflict.

Coming-of-age story

Book Summary:

Father, Sons, and Holy Mother is a deeply introspective coming-of-age novel that follows Dean, a sensitive, artistic teen quietly exploring the intricate layers of identity, masculinity, and belonging. Navigating adolescence in a household bound by tradition and expectation, Dean finds himself at a crossroads between staying true to who he is and not wanting to disrupt the fragile fabric of family dynamics.

At the heart of the story is a compelling portrait of fatherhood—imperfect, sometimes harsh, but laced with a quiet love that reveals itself in unexpected moments. As Dean silently battles internal questions about who he is and who he’s expected to be, his father, often misunderstood, becomes a complex figure of both confrontation and comfort.

An emotional rollercoaster of twin bonds, first crushes, and second chances with a father learning to unlearn. 

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