Broken People

The children ask why? 
adults lie
for what they see  no answer will do
in the gutter 
a broken person
A lady of dreams rainbows to follow
the vow a lie ,no answer will do
in the divorce court 
a broken person
A man of promise places to go 
time to run
doctors do not lie , no answer will do 
in a wheel  chair 
a broken person
The coming of age a dole payment the view
more schooling a lie ,no answer will do
learn how to be 
a broken person
Born black,  stripped of your pride 
changes a white mans lie ,no answer will do 
made to be 
a broken person
many dreams they do lose forever believing
their purpose to cry ,no answer will do
for money ,time and talk 
will not heal
the broken people.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2006

Poem

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Agustin Avatar
March 4, 2024 at 8:34 PM
Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.
A   Avatar
February 5, 2016 at 4:13 PM
JOHN, Enjoyed the way you expressed every line. Please keep writing and sharing your poetry. Always with LUV -- LINDA--
Lamoureux Avatar
August 28, 2015 at 3:13 PM
This is really well expressed, I have a poem of the same name, you might enjoy reading it.
Get a Premium Membership
Turn off ads, get more exposure for your poetry, and get more features with a Premium Membership.
Book: Diverse Voices: The Poetry of Human Rights and the Pursuit of Peace