Anyone out there?

Maria A Perdomo

Is the silence enough  

for all the voices we lost? 

Is the darkness enough 

for all the pain we caused? 

Is the willing life enough 

to fight this awful war? 

‘Cause no one sees 

beyond their borders. 

‘Cause no one cares 

if it’s not their problem. 

‘Cause no one helps 

if it’s not their brother. 

Is there anyone out there 

that can save us from this hollowness? 

Is there anyone out there 

that can rescue us from this emptiness? 

Is there anyone out there 

that can take us from this loneliness? 

‘Cause we lost who we are, 

we lost our unique spark. 

‘Cause we’re now living 

a joyless and pointless life. 

‘Cause we didn’t fight 

against this tragic plastic end. 

Are you strong enough

to go against the throne? 

Are you smart enough 

to know when to go? 

Are you wise enough 

to know when to lose the war? 

‘Cause someday you’ll know

when to let go and go on. 

‘Cause someday you’ll shine

against all the storms. 

‘Cause someday you’ll smile

against every dark remark. 

‘Cause someday you’ll find

someone real living out there.   

Maria A Perdomo is an emerging Venezuelan poet who has penned two poetry collections so far. She writes in both Spanish and English. Currently based in Valencia, Venezuela, Maria is a medical professional who has shown an unyielding passion for literature from a young age. She is working on her first novel and a third and new poetry collection. Her writing is known for its boldly honest nature, soulfulness, profoundness and intimacy. Her poetry works have been published in Latino Book Review 2025, Anam 4th edition and Asian Review.