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A Newspaper

Today I read a newspaper, In it was half a column On a people starving and dying, The rest of it was : Photos, Crossword puzzle, And faded letters.

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Phyllis Babcock

Date: 4/23/2013 4:54:00 PM

I think that is why I seldom read the newspaper as it makes me feel so helpless. Well said on this poem. love phyl

Jack Ellison

Date: 4/19/2013 1:58:00 PM

You have pointed out a very sad fact, my friend! My guess is that individuals feel helpless to effect change! Secondly, it is uncomfortable to think of such things... sad but true! Well written my sir! Good wishes and welcome to Poetry Soup... you WILL enjoy it here! Jack

Mustapha Maaroufi
Date: 4/20/2013 5:40:00 AM

Thanks Jack, It is a painful fact, some newspapers do not write something useful, When you read it you will find that the most important thinin it is crossword puzzles, and sometimes the obituary's corner. Thank you very much Jack.

Ayesha Karim

Date: 4/19/2013 12:55:00 PM

Your poem describes what reading a newspaper is like. Your poem is very straightforward and to the point. Excellent poem...

Mustapha Maaroufi
Date: 4/20/2013 5:48:00 AM

Thank you, Aeysha, I really felt disgusted when I read a newspaper which does not tell the truth as it is. My goood regards.