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Every Seven Minutes

EVERY SEVEN MINUTES Every seven minutes another child dies Every seven minutes a mother cries Rubble comes crashing down from the skies They will never be able to say their goodbyes Running into the street Glass cutting into her little four year old feet Blood begins to cover the innocent girl's face A new orphan who still can't differentiate between race She looks around Her home and town now blown to the ground She tries to scream for help She only manages one weak yelp Another missile is fired More events have transpired She tries to run Bleeding and tired She hears a sound of a gun Seven minutes have gone by Seven minutes for another innocent child to die In seven minutes another mother will inevitably be forced to cry...

Copyright © | Year Posted 2014




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Date: 9/23/2014 4:49:00 PM
A very very sad write - i have had to read the poems in short bursts they are so sad:-( a great win hugs Jan xxx
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Date: 9/23/2014 8:47:00 AM
There is so much senseless tragedy all around us! This excellent piece sadly captures it all so well! Congratulations Raina on a well-deserved wonderful win! Pandita
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Date: 9/23/2014 8:34:00 AM
So many children dying breaks my heart. Congratulations on your win Raina
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Date: 9/23/2014 6:15:00 AM
Congrats on the win, Raina. touchy and sad write
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Date: 9/22/2014 9:26:00 PM
Raina, Congratulations, :) enjoy your win, and stop by my latest blog "We Will Never Know" if you have time, or if you'd like. Always & Forever ~LINDA~
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Date: 7/25/2014 12:17:00 AM
this story get a lot accomplished. a sharp knife that cuts deep. a tough pill to swallow. seven minutes...hallow.
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