Creeping. Dropping. Signalling. Stopping.
Green beret wearing friends defend our homes.
Concern silenced parents stare at the radio
in hope of hearing hope.
Concern subdued youngsters drift from room to room
searching for distraction.
Cat sleeps on.
White flag carrying Matron Mum summoned to hospital.
Cautiously walking through recently silenced street battle zone.
Much work awaits our very own Florence.