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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

Date: 8/30/2011 9:31:00 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

Date: 8/28/2011 5:03:00 PM

nice poem.

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 8/25/2011 11:55:00 PM

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

Theresa T

Date: 8/25/2011 7:14:00 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

Date: 8/25/2011 5:33:00 PM

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

Dinda Minardi

Date: 8/25/2011 11:05:00 AM

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

Johnny Sumler

Date: 8/25/2011 10:51:00 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!

Sara Kendrick

Date: 8/25/2011 10:50:00 AM

Very caring work..Mom