Intertwined Mishaps

I wish I was there
To hold you in my arms
And assure you you were strong enough to live
I wish I could've been there, to shield you from bullets
To try and prevent as much pain as possible
To take your dark face in my hands
Stare into your eyes
And tell you, "you are safe"
I wish I could create peace as easily as hate is created
But I am no God
I am a mere mortal
Who wishes they could do more
For the world
For Africa
For Sudan
For Achak, Dominic, Valentino Deng