Homeless Boy

Drop out from school at
ten after parent demise,
he hawks and picks purse;
floor serves as bed ;cloud blanket,
while leaders squander the wealth.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
December 20, 2012 at 6:03 AM
Congratulations on yet another win my friend xx
A   Avatar
December 19, 2012 at 8:45 PM
Olusegun :-) stopping by CONGRATULATE you with your awesome win in Susan's "Tanka " contest... good write~PD
Dietrich Avatar
December 19, 2012 at 4:09 PM
It reminds me of the Oliver musical! Congrats on your win, Olusegun.
Song Avatar
December 12, 2012 at 3:17 PM
This is an image that really breaks my heart...I bet u see poverty often as I have read of this theme from u in the past...U possess the caring heart of a shepherd, Olusegun. Merry Christmas back atcha! :) gwendolen
Horne Avatar
December 12, 2012 at 3:10 PM
sad theme, but great tanka, my friend. Congrats on your wins : )
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
December 12, 2012 at 10:30 AM
Hi Olusgun another super write from you xx
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