Vacant

 

Valiant and terrified, the people of Misratah are trapped as Gaddafi’s forces inflict further civilian causalities

A queue is formed outside the bakery mirroring another town, Sarajevo, another war, 22 civilians dead

Cluster bombs and rockets rain down in relentless indiscriminate attacks, 16 civilians dead this time

Accusations against the Libyan leader by NATO members, thought to be behind the latest bombing

Nothing is left undamaged, homes, medical clinics, schools, mosques, the bakery: such are the war crimes inflicted

Tears fill the vacant hours of mourning as the people of Misratah bury the pieces of their dead.

 

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Virginia Miranda

Virginia has entered a number of competitions including, Raspberry & Vine, Tom Howard and the ‘One Book Many Brisbane’s’ for which her works were highly commended on a number of occasions.

Published works in the Brisbane State High School Year book, Brisbane Courier Mail, ‘Me’ magazine, Albert & Logan News, Sea Spray, and the Official Journal of the Air Sea Rescue Association of Qld.

In 2016 Virginia published her first book, Flash Fiction Volume 1. Her eagerly awaited second book, Flash Fiction Volume 2, was published in late 2017.

Virginia is currently a member of Northern Rivers Writers’ Centre, The Brisbane Writers Centre, The Society of Women Writers, The Fellowship of Australian Writers Qld and a The Alliance of Independent Authors.

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    • Sharon on September 15, 2015 at 10:13 am

    That last line, should have been prepared. Should have seen it coming but didn’t. Powerful punch.

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