Cease-fire between Israel, Hezbollah began at 8 a.m. local time TODAY

I pray for Lebanon.

Samar E. Kai

 

In the depth of the night

I lay on my bed trying to sleep

I struggle to close my eyes and ears

I fight to let my mind in peace.

I hear sounds of helicopters and warplanes right above in the sky, in Lebanon's sky.

I hear bombs and missiles: they're far away, but I feel them so close to me.

It is silence that roams in my country

It is fear that fills its streets

It is sadness that fills its homes.

Wind blows around my house; it's a normal course of nature.

But when the wind blows, it brings with it tears in the eyes, shivering of the heart and death of hope.

We are still alive, but deep inside they killed us.

They are killing us every time they fire their weapons against us, every time they throw their bombs towards us.

How can we sleep and the image of dead children is right in front of us, the blood of innocent people blown on the debris of our smashed houses!

How can my mind be in serenity while I look into my parents' eyes and see fear within?!

Each night I go to bed, I pray…

I pray not just to keep my parents safe,

Not just for the fear of not seeing my brothers again,

Not just for the dead people,

Not just for the wounded persons…

I pray for Lebanon…

For Lebanon we need to pray…

God help Lebanon!