Edward Ibeh Poet Free verse

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Does Anyone Care

Does anyone care
about the forgotten 
and voiceless 
in our society?
Who cries for these people?

What about 
the less fortunate 
and helpless ones 
abandoned and lost
in no man's land 
without a compass.
Who hears their cries 
to be found and rescued?

We all do, 
but we shouldn't just say 
that we "care," 
we must always show it!
Actions speak louder than words

Does anyone care 
about YOU
when you're drowning
In the quicksand of despair?
My friend, you may not know me 
from Adam,
but believe that I do care. 
You're not alone
in your misery. 
I care, 
and God cares.

You need not wonder 
if people can hear
your muted, anguished cries
of "Does anyone care?"
Your face wears your question
like a mask 
everyone can see!


Does Anyone Care Poetry Contest (Winner: 8th Place)
Sponsored by Emile Pinet
Date written: 02/21/2020

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Emile Pinet March 22, 2020 at 1:07 PM Congratulations Edward! Your poem earned a distinguished place in my contest, it was a very difficult contest to judge but your poem caught my eye, well done my friend, Emile. Edward Ibeh March 22, 2020 at 3:18 PM Thank you! It was a pleasure writing for your contest, Emile:-) Glad you liked my poem enough to place it!