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Traffic of Misery

The Slave Trade, Has it ever stopped? Whilst liberty taken from one so bold in silence endured a heart of man sold. Whence nothing changes in one’s quest for gold this day a replica of them of old. © Harry J Horsman 2012

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Andrea Dietrich

Date: 8/19/2012 11:30:00 AM

just saw the message you left for Carolyn as I went to visit her last post. So sweet of you, harry.

Don Johnson

Date: 8/17/2012 4:40:00 PM

the modern world enslaves us too, the rich want cheaper wages true, to soothe the greedy rich, hells door 4 the son-of-a-vitch, will e be falling thru... re: 'Traffic of Misery' Harry horsman Don

Joe Maverick

Date: 8/14/2012 12:39:00 PM

The changes in the world for good are all touted about; but when I perceive the way things are I have many a doubt.."

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 8/13/2012 7:34:00 PM

So true, Harry, you are a deep writer!

Bl Devnath

Date: 8/13/2012 1:24:00 PM

Yes, i do agree too. Under certain ways, till we are doing the same in this modern world. Wonderfully done. Loved always, bl

Lucilla Carrillo

Date: 8/13/2012 9:32:00 AM

Harry; this is very good. It has never stopped. It is still going on, only in a different way. Thanks for sharing. Lucilla

Mandy Tams The Golden Girl

Date: 8/13/2012 7:09:00 AM

Yes this is so true the thought of Gold had not stopped even modern day slavery, nicely written harry. I have posted your poem but still looking for another picture , thanks sweetheart xx

Terry O'Leary

Date: 8/13/2012 6:34:00 AM

Excellent Harry, Here there is also said much about humanity... Unfortunately not enough is thought about humanity in the world around us! Good poem! Terry