Child Labour

Child labour
He is just a boy 
Not yet a man

She is just a girl 
Not yet a woman

He need to grow with care
Not to trade on the street

She need grow with care
Not a prostitute on the street 

He is too young to be a bread
Winner 
 
She is too young to be send to 
Marriage at age of 12

Why the hard cored on this 
Innocent soul in places

Like boldly and clearly
Is much well seen on 
The so called third world
Beyond the third world as well

As doe some profit while 
The innocent grief
For as a slave is as 
Child labour
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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December 31, 2014 at 7:42 PM
Great poetic piece, based in truth, Richard. The world indeed introduces the cruelty of life to young ones at a young age, most of the time, long before they are prepared. Enjoyable poem overall. Check out some of my poems. Might find some you like. Peace.
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January 3, 2015 at 11:09 AM
happy new year jiril clemons, i totally agree with you, is so sad i must say, as the young are not been cared for, sure i will check on your site thank alot for your precious time reading my write, i write simple english in my poems as is in the soul, like i feel, richard
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