Darkened. ©martisons.com

The veil tells of a darkness

Of Sambisa, a desert forest

The shadows speak, reminding

Of a simple life torn in shreds

Her forehead bears adolescent worries

Of only crushes and puberty once

But now of rape and terrorist husbands

Fighter jets, barrel bombs and RPGs

Alas, theirs is a tale the mind files

In folders to remain unopened

For it is a tale that fades away

In the midst of our mindless motions

But please remember, I pray you

Remember your daughters and sisters

For your memory and prayers remain

The only light in a darkened photoshoot

Photo Credits:JohnGreat Eziefule