Solomon Ochwo-Oburu Poet Lyric

And the World Wept

And the World wept
when refuge stories were told
with more than one million in camps
but were the tears genuine?

And the world wept
young nation of South Sudan
citizens de-humanized by ego-wars
but were the tears genuine?

And the World wept
aid given, words of hope served
on tables of those with lost hopes
but were the tears genuine?

And the World wept
at the  images of starved refugees 
powerful speeches, rolling tears
but were the tears genuine?

And the World wept
billions collected for refuge charity
Tear-filled charity for stolen lives
but were the tears genuine?

And the World wept
Did Africa weep with the world?
Does Africa stand on two legs in trials?
But are the tears genuine?

Donations and pledges, thank you
But will tears, charity redeem hatred?

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