Leileah Kasperyan Poet Cinquain

A Belief In Us

Fragile
humanity.
Haunted by a world of 
divisive 'isms' and phobia,
Struggling
to find a voice, aching to live.
The gentle embrace of
a child. Sweet hope
takes wing.




*'isms' - things like racism, sexism, consumerism, cannibalism... the list can be extensive. 

2.12.2016

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Darren White December 7, 2016 at 10:05 PM Beautiful Cinquain! Both the message and the form are my favourites in this contest. Congratulations on your placement Leileah Kasperyan December 8, 2016 at 4:18 AM Aw shucks, thank you Darren :)

Doug Vinson December 7, 2016 at 10:53 AM This is a great poem, Leileah. As a race, as groups, and as individuals, I think we are all haunted to some extent. Leileah Kasperyan December 8, 2016 at 4:17 AM Thank you very much Doug. We are indeed haunted, but thank goodness for hope!

Rainbow Promise December 2, 2016 at 1:31 PM Humanity could sometimes be "fragile" mentally and emotionally and decisions may often lead to phobias. Embracing the mind of a child, simply gives hope. You caused much to be pictured in this short poem. Leileah Kasperyan December 3, 2016 at 2:37 AM Thank you for sharing your thoughts, Rainbow! :)