In this series, I will share poems by others centred around the tragedy of war. They may be uncomfortable, and even heartbreaking, but one of the functions of art is to make us feel. And in these dark times, feeling for others is perhaps the best way to inspire us to take action – whether that be in prayer, in words, in protest, or however else we can make a positive difference to the situation.
Today’s poem is by Sakir Khader, a Palestinian documentary photographer and film director based in the Netherlands.. Visit his website at https://sakirkhader.com.
slip-sliding away..... 
I imagine birds have left the region entirely. Very sad.