Poverty

Darkness and stillness are my friends I am poverty and beggary is my trend A matter of surprise but a subject not to hide Ignorance is my mother and I am a fatherless child Soaked in blood and covered with mud I live in this world like a hopeless bird. if the whole world turns like me? A little carelessness turns out to be Sinking deep in this dilapidated sea I cry for a life, I cry for your mercy!

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Poet Destroyer A

Date: 4/19/2016 5:57:00 AM

You have a strong passion and heart, Red... I do hope your world is growing into a different better. We live and grow every moment with so much mud. I'm very moved by the way you once had no choice but to make darkness your only friend. You write so well even then... Love Linda

Paul Callus

Date: 2/26/2016 7:22:00 AM

A social poem that is not always visible, but it does exist, in some countries more than others. You do well to be a voice for these unfortunate ones. Regards // paul

Harry Horsman

Date: 1/16/2012 8:19:00 AM

All that that you say in the poem Red, made you what you are today, a wonderful poet, and no doubt a wonderful person. i have known poverty believe, i know what i'm talking about. love harry

Suzanne C. Goudreau

Date: 1/11/2012 7:20:00 PM

A heartfelt and moving read! Congratulations on being featured here this week! Thank you for sharing!

Chrishanna Powell

Date: 1/11/2012 12:17:00 PM

Inspiring, facts of life!

Lizanne Scholtz

Date: 1/11/2012 6:56:00 AM

Congratulations Red on this lovely poem being featured this week, enjoyed it. Elizabeth

Noel Potter

Date: 1/11/2012 2:54:00 AM

i love this write, it stress "''reality""" and filled with a hope that only the writer can fully express,,i am adding this one to my faves so i can read it again and again,,

John Aaron Green

Date: 1/9/2012 6:49:00 PM

i always loved this poem,,,congrats,,,,,my red fiery friend,,,,well deserved.................

Michael Smith

Date: 1/9/2012 1:06:00 PM

Beautifully written. I feel all that is here.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 1/9/2012 10:35:00 AM

Congratulations on the week`s win Red!! :)oxox love from Anne-Lise

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 1/9/2012 8:28:00 AM

Congratulations on your poetry being featured this week Red. I wish you the best in 2012 with your writing. Love, Carol

Sidney Hall Mad Poet

Date: 12/7/2011 2:46:00 PM

I had to go back in the past to see your first writings you published. this is sad, and beautiful at the same time. I love it.

Carolyn Dye

Date: 10/5/2011 5:49:00 PM

Wow so deep love this and hope and pray you keep blessing us all with your words and spirit.

Vince Suzadail Jr.

Date: 7/11/2011 7:34:00 PM

There is no need for poverty today. We have 97% of the riches of the world owned by 3% of the population, a disgrace to humanity. Vince

John Aaron Green

Date: 5/13/2011 4:51:00 PM

hope you are doing well, just wanted to say hi,,,,,,,and very nice poem by the way.

Afroze Ali

Date: 5/5/2011 4:40:00 AM

Wonderful poem, so often we ignore them and please our souls by giving out a rupee or two but is that enough or is that really needed. (Are you from hyderabad ? i used to have a friend by that name.)

Vince Suzadail Jr.

Date: 5/3/2011 6:31:00 PM

As we become more affluent, we have a tendency to look the other way. We need to see with our hearts. Vince

Anne Rutherford

Date: 5/2/2011 2:47:00 PM

Smirti still want to give you ten , this is that good. love it . Anne