Child’s Innocence in Gaza
We are the ones
who see big crackers
burst every day—
still wondering why
the adults hate crackers.
While everyone loves
simulation games,
we live inside them—
the most real simulation
is the war around us.
There are so many fighters,
flying through the sky,
it feels like an air show.
We wonder why
these things are only for us.
Syed Anas S is a 15-year-old poet from Namakkal, Tamil Nadu. They write poetry that gives voice to those whose stories are too often silenced. Their hope is that their poetry encourages reflection, compassion, and understanding.