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Are We?

Are we
far enough gone
to forsake any child
to a bitter, numbing neglect?
Are we?

faithchildrenintrospectionsocialcinquain

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Carrie Richards

July 27, 2010 at 2:55 PM

A profound question.........but, I do hope the answer is a resounding NO .... Well done, Gerard....a great question, yet sad that it needs to be asked isn't it? Congratulations on this introspective poem! Love, Carrie

Carol Sunshine Brown

July 27, 2010 at 6:54 AM

Congratulations Gerard on your win in Brian Strand's contest "High Fives" . Love, Carol

Brandee Augustus

July 26, 2010 at 6:38 PM

Nothing but awesome describes this. What a great question. Congratulations with this piece! This is great!

Elaine George

July 26, 2010 at 8:45 AM

Very profound thought evoking Cinquain, Gerard. Congratulatons on your win in Brian's contest. Lainie

Barbara Gorelick

July 25, 2010 at 7:12 PM

Im afraid as a society we're very close. Congrats on your win with this thoughtful piece. BG

Andrea Dietrich

July 10, 2010 at 9:21 AM

GREAT message, great cinquain!

Joseph Spence Sr

July 7, 2010 at 10:37 AM

This is excellent and goes right to the heart of parenting. I like the flow of the words and the delivery of the message with the use of the rhetorical questions. Great job! Joseph

Audrey Haick

July 7, 2010 at 8:29 AM

Oh, Gerald you wouldn't believe. Good luck in the contest, my friend. Love your work! Peace, love, Audrey

July 6, 2010 at 6:46 PM

Twins Win!!!! You must be good luck. Looking forward to more creative poetry from you. Thank you for your comment. Karen

Carolyn Devonshire

July 6, 2010 at 1:22 AM

Soup mail returned with a big "Yes!"

Iolanda Scripca

July 5, 2010 at 9:28 PM

Unfortunately one cannot act fast enough to save the innocent. Like chicks, vulnerable against the cruelty of reality...Thanks for you comment. All the best, iolanda

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

July 5, 2010 at 7:42 PM

U are so sweet Gerard.. I published a childrens book years ago called "Children's Charms" and it was a really good seller back in the 70's and 80's .. then personal things got in the way and I never recirculated the printed copies again but I still have my originals... someday soon..my friend.. two of my sons poetry is also in the childrens book.. and of course I have luv poems and spiritual poems too.. u would luv them all I am sure.. "Sweetheart"

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

July 4, 2010 at 7:54 PM

Power punch poetry my friend Gerard.. I also saw the ads for Hawaii 50 returning to the TV screens.. and remember the waves and music myself.. not old..seasoned.. seasoned..haha.. have not seen the historical Pearl Harbor as yet .. makes me so nervous to think of all the lives lost that day .. but being here another week ..we may get there.. time goes by so quickly here... having a blast .. with luv ..AlohA.. from the "Sweetheart"