Props of a Tragedy
Marian Wakimian
In a matter of seconds,
life, as I knew it
turned into a stage
hosting the newest tragedy.
The Lebanese authorities,
having written down
the play script,
watched it unfold.
The world a distant audience
watching from afar,
with brief concern and attention
soon to turn their eyes away.
Whereas I
and my brothers and sisters
were yelling out lines
forced to play a role.
Yet, as watched and scrutinized
as this tragic play was,
I had never felt so ignored,
so unseen.