A Wish

A Wish For children sired from out of wedlock Roaming the streets, begging for alms With weary eyes from a day’s plight To get their crumbs and spare the night For girls robbed and sanctity trampled Buried in rut, and scared to move Spurned and cast away from home With queuing lads to buy her form For souls scorned and gloomed Who live a life of doom and misfortunes May find their life at the end of the fork Espousing all strength, and daring to move.

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Mohammad Yamin

Date: 1/27/2013 12:11:00 PM

An incredible poem on a an important issue affecting the society. Well done. Thanks for your incredible comments on my Senryu Love, Maria. -Mohammad

Terry O'Leary

Date: 1/14/2013 10:22:00 AM

Wonderful, compassionate poem, Mariy... Braveo... Terry

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 1/12/2013 1:46:00 PM

this one was deep Maria, thank your for your read,...PD

Mohammad Yamin

Date: 1/12/2013 12:52:00 PM

Very impressive depiction of social malaise. I like it. Thanks Maria for your kind comments on my poem Rains. Rains trigger sad memories and that is what my poem depicts. Love. -Mohammad

Sukmawati Komala

Date: 1/8/2013 5:22:00 PM

hi dear Maria.. thank you so very much for your stopping by..wishing you all the best ..luv to read your write as well.. luv and hugs :) <3SK