Help Is Dead

I'm by myself, 
I've cried long for help
Ears listen,
But, Hands shortened 
Help here is like a red moon

My pottery plate is empty
I see people eating plenty
And gave my plate for an offering
That would appease my suffering 
Help here is a taboo 

My raiment is tattered 
I see many on the ground scattered 
I bent to take one, eh! The owner came
Thief, thief thief, she flogged me cane
Help here is dead
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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