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Hungry Mouths In Every Country

There are hungry mouths in every country of this planet, and everyone should help with little or much; how can we stand see them suffer, and helpelessly die on their beds? North America the wealthiest nation, which God bountifully blessed, has its poor living in drug-infested and run-down neighborhoods, faces that are never seen by the unsuspecting visitors; these unfortunate people have known hunger, not savored a delicious banquet! Whose fault is it the Government's or the uncaring parents' who have neglected them, and is it their permanent plagues: rugs, indifference and lovelessness that have reduced them to this awful and shameful state? They should blame themselves, not those governing and giving them handouts! Africa is the worst continent hit by a lack of food caused by corruption, everywhere the eyes turn: they witness the fate of those dying without a word of consolation; mothers clutching their little ones and their daily laments are still unheard... seeking water, while all beasts have become the skeletons of their devastated land! The Vatican always sends missionaries to the African people to proclaim Christ, the Savior; and it has vehemently invoked the pity of the wealthy and the kind to ease their misery; and Pope Benedict XVI prays on his feeble knees, asking for their generosity! Why can't He relinquish His guarded treasures and feed them a hundred times over? I am not a KIng or President and slabs of gold, locked in volts, I have not; and with the little I have...I will share with them and keep my conscience intact! Reach out, world, and eradicate this disease that's killing millions of unlucky folks; leave your seas and deserts, your cities and towns and be among them to end this curse! There are hungry mouths in each corner of our earth so marvelously blue, mouths with lips that are cracked and dry; bodies writhing in undeserved pain! Find them in Africa, in South America, or anywhere you'll be traveling to: unattended perishing souls....dying without dignity and so alone! Copyright 2009 by Andrew Crisci

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Date: 8/17/2009 3:28:00 AM
Congratulations on your win in Sami's contest Andrew. Love, Carol
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Date: 8/15/2009 11:46:00 AM
Don't know if this is the write you sent to Sami's contest but its awesome!! Congratulations on your win ...
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Date: 8/15/2009 9:04:00 AM
Such a thought provoking poem....so well written and deserving a winning place in Sami's contest! Congratulations!
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Date: 8/15/2009 8:25:00 AM
Congrats on your success in Sami's contest Andrew.Rgds Brian
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Date: 7/20/2009 10:20:00 PM
Incredibly descriptive and deeply saddening write, Andrew. I, too, wonder why the church cannot part with some of its gold or artworks that are worth a fortune to help feed hungry nations. Knowing that this plight exists here in the U.S. is shameful. Capitalism can have its downsides and you have described them well. Very well written, compelling. Makes me wonder what more I can do to help. You have succeeded in your goal with this message! Love, Carolyn
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