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In their eyes a disingenuous dream, pertinacious pestilence in their stream, Solitudes sanctioned in their scheme, sacrificial surrenders in their scream… Hearts contused crippled and crushed, of their voices hindered and hushed, Landscapes forgotten and flushed, bruised, and battled for death has brushed. In their world, a cataclysmic crumble, as they rejoice in a homeless humble, All surrounds their squashing stumble, traumatized in a tenebrous tumble… Hunger a friend through the night, an empty shell awakes the morning light, Ecumenical echoes that do excite, as pious pretenders plague their plight. Subdued souls within a shameful storm, trampled tears of their nomad norm, Against their will, they must conform, white gloves command in a sinful swarm… Vanishing views in their mist overpowered and oppressed in a tangled twist, Will their love ever be missed, for we are all God’s children upon His midst. _______________________________________________________________ ...listen to the poem after 30 seconds of the video... June.16.2020 CRUSHED Sponsored by~ Anthony Biaanco N/A for contest

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Date: 7/13/2020 5:13:00 PM
Heartfelt and sad. Those that have their selfish billions that dont help the unfortunate should not be able to live with their conscience... Great piece WW
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Date: 7/5/2020 6:08:00 AM
God’s children indeed. Unsung heroes and victims of global greed...
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Date: 6/30/2020 3:42:00 PM
Superb rendering of a tough subject, WW... A humbling reminder that hunger in America is rarely the distended bellies and the toothpick-thin limbs of the Dark Continent... Write on, Poet! Take good care, Gershon
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Date: 6/25/2020 3:28:00 PM
You are amazing and your craft is extraordinary. Amazing lines you have here and a true reflection of the dark continent.
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Date: 6/23/2020 7:09:00 AM
Truly exceptional poetry my friend. A FAV.. God bless.
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Date: 6/22/2020 4:19:00 PM
Powerful images, powerful words. Thank you for sharing this, Wings. Let us never forget this is reality for so many. Blessings ~ johnny watts
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Date: 6/21/2020 8:52:00 AM
Desperation in her eyes, not quite understanding why she is hungry, why she is left to cry, but God sees her and notes her predicament, so should we - we must do what we can - now is the time to start because our days are like grains of sand, the are over before we even feel it! A WOW POEM, Lots of luck in the contest Wingster but I think you have winged this one! Blessings and hugs, Jennster
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Date: 6/18/2020 4:33:00 AM
It's a sad world Light Angel. Will words cut it for these angels, these real angels? Something more than words required. L x
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Date: 6/17/2020 11:05:00 AM
This is another stroke of genius WW, you know how much I love your internal rhyme, but the message in this rhyme is beyond superlatives, so good to know God sees all and will undo human suffering!
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Date: 6/17/2020 9:27:00 AM
You excel at dissolving every possible theme with your brilliant muse and you present them with perfection. This one had me numb for a few seconds. Subtle expressions of reality these days WW. God bless you!
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Date: 6/17/2020 9:01:00 AM
WW, through a moving, vivid blend of literal and figurative language, you have described the horrendous plight of the poor, hungry, and homeless! Janice
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Date: 6/17/2020 3:29:00 AM
This one pierces the heart WW. Their need should be our need. Brilliantly penned WW. I hope to see this high on the winner’s list my friend. Excellent! Blessings xxoo
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