A moving reverberation in the caverns of the world, Francesco’s poignant poem describes the mute suffering of Palestinian children, exclusively for Different Truths.

Countless times
these silent voices
they were drowned
inside the caves of the world
and also, late on the lips
they were never released
in the alleys of time.
Always mutilate in hearts
the innocent voices of children
I'm still here in the dark
and they scream the pain in the words
heavy as hammers
their fate remains written
in death which is the due end.

Picture design by Anumita Roy

Francesco Favetta

Francesco Favetta has penned more than 4000 poems. Born in Sicily, Italy, he loves poetry and culture. In 2018, he was awarded by the Academy of Sicily. His poems have been widely anthologised, nationally and internationally. He founded a theatre company and a Lion’s Club. He believes that poetry is the weapon with which humanity will make its life free.