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Drought and Destruction

Drought dry walk for life
Mother stumbles weak
Babe clutched close at heart
Unrevivable
Life taken today

Family walks
Survival now
No grief today
Must find some food

Infant weak
Medical
Care needed

Dry wind
Grim hope
Death!!

Pray for the drought stricken people in Africa and the middle east.

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Linda-Marie Sweetheart

August 30, 2011 at 9:31 PM

well don't know if u received any rain from hurricane Doris to deal with this drought dilemma .. either too much water or not enough.. we have overload in N.J. .. nicely expressed with this great form luv..

Margeret Bailey

August 28, 2011 at 5:03 PM

nice poem.

Poet Destroyer A

August 25, 2011 at 11:55 PM

A very thoughtful poem, and i sure will Doris, thank you for sharing,..p.d

Theresa T

August 25, 2011 at 7:14 PM

I just returned from some travels in East Africa, and it is very difficult to see communities of people which have become my friends really struggling with drought issues. Even in the areas where the drought is less severe, I could still see effects such as less bountiful crops on farms, which translates to less money which translates to less food, medical care, schooling, and the list goes on. Thanks so much for this poem, it meant a lot to me.

Jack Horne

August 25, 2011 at 5:33 PM

Yes, indeed. Such a sad but well written piece, Doris. Hope you're having a good day

Dinda Minardi

August 25, 2011 at 11:05 AM

A thoughtful prayer in a poem. Deeply written. Thanks for stopping by at my page, Dinda.

Johnny Sumler

August 25, 2011 at 10:51 AM

You've really laced a touching and well informative write Doris. More than often we take for granted the little things unfortunate others would lust to have. You've opened my eyes this morning with this nobel prize diminished hexaverse!