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Is Garbage Dump My Childhood

I know not Who is my father When I was only eight years old Mother's love also left me alone Still I remember Inconsolable face of mother I rise early in the morning To glean the roadside garbage That's my routine And my childhood I've never seen the school What is a book I do not know But what is garbage How is the smell of the litter I know everything I am very punctual And never late in my profession To collect garbage on roadside That is my little childhood What are the dreams No one has ever told me How the dreams look like Would my dreams ever come true When I will also with bag Go to the school smilingly I wish all this were true, But not because Childhood waits for me daily In the garbage dump Born in garbage dump And one day my childhood Will breathe its last In the garbage dump.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2016




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Date: 8/6/2016 1:54:00 AM
KISHAN NEGI, Welcome to Poetry soup, I hope you enjoy the community. Here, you will find friendly poets who enjoy supporting one another. I myself, enjoy reading and commenting those who want to be read. The only time I give constructive criticism is when a poet desires it. However, if for some reason the poem is not my field I will guide you to someone who is more qualified than I. Stop by and read one of my poems if you like. My poems are not perfect, but I have a feeling you might like one. I encourage you to check out the contest page and read to receive comments. Tell me a little about your poetic skills if you like. It will be my pleasure to follow and read every poem you post from here on :) We are Lucky To Have you. Your New Poet Friend @-> LINDA <-@
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Date: 8/3/2016 1:03:00 AM
Kishan, Welcome to Poetry Soup. It will be a delight to read and become familiar with your poems in the future. As for now, I will greet you with the same smile others passed when I first joined the soup. Wishing you and your poetry the best. I hope you get to meet all the nice poets around here STARTING with me- SKAT :) Drop a hello and tell me a little about yourself if you wish. I would like to be your newest poetry soup "FRIEND" Hugs **YNR - SKAT**
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Kishan Negi
Date: 8/3/2016 1:53:00 AM
Hi friend, thanks for your welcome comments. I am new this site and one day ago only joined. I have started writing recently, though its my great passion since childhood. You my find few more creations in future. All the best and have a nice time.
Date: 8/2/2016 10:59:00 PM
What nice poem depicting the childhood of a child labor.
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