My eyes see
degradation of
human life and
disregard for
human death
My brain fights
while it simultaneously
aspires for peace
My stomach digests
the vitriol and the venom
which break down
empty promises
My bones cage
a white flag
seeking surrender
to the war within
BIO: Jacob R. Moses is a poet and spoken word artist from Staten Island, NY. He is the author of the full-length poetry book, Grimoire (iiPublishing, 2021).