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Enosis

South Africa is burning, And my soul is churning, I feel for the poor, Who sleep on the floor, The hopeless the hungry, In this country, We are a rainbow nation Should encourage cognition Let us all come together, And think of forever We have a future, And the sooner We work towards equality And chase away inequality We will become the envy Of this wide world, I Jenny Wish from the depths of my heart In the beginning .. a fresh start! FROM MY GREEK HERITAGE I KNOW THE WORD "ENOSIS" IS INTERPRETED TO MEAN THE UNION OF OR, THE JOINING OF.

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Lindsay Laurie

Date: 8/11/2021 11:02:00 PM

Hello Jennifer ... I believe this a world wide problem as poverty bites into the poor and so many are now on the move seeking a better life. The answer is certainly not simple - thank you Jennifer - Lindsay

M. L. Kiser

Date: 8/3/2021 11:50:00 AM

Powerful lines, sometimes I wonder where we really are headed; sometimes it seems we are regressing as a society. Well done.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/22/2021 4:29:00 PM

I really like this. it seems burning could be interpreted as literally as well as figuratively. Is that the case? Here in my state is worse drought they have had in ages. The world is going cuckoo!!! I pray for your nation and your continent

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 7/22/2021 9:25:00 AM

- A heartbreaking poem, dear Jenny - Imagine if everyone could share ... food, drink and a bed to sleep in ... a safe place for everyone - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Ann Foster

Date: 7/22/2021 8:29:00 AM

Beautiful. Ann

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 7/22/2021 5:15:00 AM

Back to read comments. It seems people really connected with this piece. Well done. Thanks for sharing your background with me, multicultural for sure. Hugs Rick.

Sandra Adams

Date: 7/21/2021 5:22:00 PM

wow...i did not know of the fires but you convey the scene well...how can one not feel the pain of others in the face of tragedy... hope all is well on your end! hugs

Eve Roper

Date: 7/21/2021 1:35:00 PM

Reading your outcries of compassion. Jenny, your words say it all and I hope people open their eyes to the destruction of our world and their people. PS ,I am not sure if you know that the book is out. Hugs Eve

Rama Balasubramanian

Date: 7/21/2021 3:52:00 AM

Your sensitive heart cannot bear to see sadness of others, you are so very much like me. Previously I used to get very upset, now I understand from my knowledge of scriptures that sinners suffer. Still I get upset. Wonderful write and message. Wish your thoughts come true. Thanks for brightening my Potd with your wonderful comments and for your fave.

Alexis Y.

Date: 7/20/2021 1:24:00 PM

WoW! Jennifer, I appreciate you visiting my page. Are you ok, my friend? I hope and pray all is well with you always. Thanks for bringing such a word to my attention. I really loved the positivity of your write. You have such a loving and compassionate heart. I feel the same as you; I hope the things you want for your nations happen worldwide. Have a wonderful day. This is going into my fave collection:-) Alexis

Panagiota Romios

Date: 7/20/2021 8:47:00 AM

Hello Jennifer. Hope you are OK. I worry about you. My nation has It's own problems, that must be stopped. The crushing if freedom does not sit with many of us! Take care, Panagiota XXOO

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 7/20/2021 10:43:00 AM

YOU BROUGHT TEARS TO MY EYES MY FRIEND THANK YOU! HUGS AND BLESSINGS, JENNIFER.

John Watt

Date: 7/19/2021 10:41:00 AM

Jenny, you have once again used your poetic acumen and keen eye to stir the soul. You have such a positivity vibe that your sadness does not devolve into despair, but rather a call for starting over and reaching out to others to help where help is needed and to make our world a more unified place. I can't imagine someone reading this and being unmoved. Blessings and hugs to you, and thank you for your very kind comments recently. God bless ~ John

Judy Ball

Date: 7/18/2021 5:49:00 PM

A very heart warming and inspirational piece Jennifer. Well done. We are having forest fires here in Canada too. Awful . God Bless, JB

Supraja Kannan

Date: 7/15/2021 5:51:00 AM

Uplifting and inspirational write, that certainly makes people ponder on poverty, Jennifer. So beautifully said. Everyone should feel the joy of giving...

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 7/15/2021 9:47:00 AM

Thankyou Supraja, besides their hopelessness, covid has to be contended with, yesterday alone 17600 new cases were recorded, which is gradually climbing. Blessings and hugs, Jennifer.

Anitha Jayasankar

Date: 7/15/2021 3:05:00 AM

What a beautiful piece of inspiring write from you dear Jenni... yes it melts our heart to see the poor suffering, lying in the streets without food and shelter... so thought provoking... God bless... Hugs... ~ Ani

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 7/15/2021 9:39:00 AM

Thank-you Ani, the poor are everywhere on our Planet, poverty is on the rise because unemployment is on the rise and humanity has become overwhelmed by the ugly effects of covid on our society, how many families have become povertstricken when they lose their breadwinner, the stark reality of this pandemic has left us reeling - when is enough? hugs and blessings. Jennifer.

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 7/14/2021 2:49:00 PM

I pray for fresh starts and new beginnings the kind that bring health and prosperity to all. :)

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 7/14/2021 11:23:00 PM

Thank you Mystic rose, blessings Jennifer

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 7/14/2021 2:39:00 PM

So stirring and noble, to fight injustice and poverty and make tomorrow better for all, this brought a lump to my throat!

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 7/14/2021 11:21:00 PM

Michelle you are a sweetheart thank you for your very touching comment we will all and must come together we have have s lady helping us at home for years she is appalled and scared as are we all I think we should remain positive as the situation must be resolved short term for a start and then long term amendments can be implemented hugs and blessings jennifer

Gordon Mcconnell

Date: 7/14/2021 1:00:00 PM

A rather fine piece Jenny, told this so very well coming from a heart looking for the greatness of your land to become great again! you show nice rhyme and flow excellently, Blessings always, Gordon

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 7/14/2021 1:28:00 PM

The criminality and looting that is happening is heart rending and unacceptable - things are tense and volatile, whilst covid is on the rampage. Thank-you Gordon for your very kind comment. hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 7/14/2021 10:15:00 AM

Your interpretation is correct. Great sentiments in your poem. Would the world join in peace. Blessings.

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 7/14/2021 1:19:00 PM

Thank-you Victor - I greatly appreciate your touching comment. Blessings and hugs, Jennifer.

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 7/14/2021 1:03:00 AM

Marvellous Jennifer, the whole world seems to be in need of a new start, let it begin with the hearts and enosis of us… Belle

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 7/14/2021 9:21:00 AM

Hi Belle, What a wonderful comment, love it. thank-you so much! Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

L Milton Hankins

Date: 7/13/2021 8:48:00 AM

It is truly a sad situation, Jennifer, and your verse is so important because it highlights the crying need for "a fresh start!" Nice work.

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 7/13/2021 9:46:00 AM

Our situation is like a tinder box - reason is paramount! Thank-you for commenting Milton. Blessings and hugs, Jennifer.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 7/13/2021 8:17:00 AM

Underneath our skin we are all human beings and should respect each other. Sad to see what's going on over there Jennifer, I hope peace returns soon. Tom

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 7/13/2021 8:41:00 AM

you are so right and each one of deserves respect from each other - it was very scary last night seeing the unrest all over our country, criminality is not the way forward but nor is poverty and access to resources, and basic humanitarian needs. blessings, Jennifer

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 7/13/2021 7:09:00 AM

Thanks for adding the meaning. We too have a rainbow country. In fact my family is multi cultural. My wife and son are Chinese and our daughter inlaw is of East Indian background. Myself I am French and German.

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 7/13/2021 7:30:00 AM

Oh how wonderful, I love to hear comments like this and think that children born from a multi cultural background have such an advantage in their start in life! I am part English my father was from Yorkshire, England and part Greek (plus), my husband is Cypriot, my mother Greek/Italian with a Turkish upbringing, so we too fall in the same multi cultural background. hugs and blessings, Jennifer.