Hope Or Curse

Poor lad lay there blight weak worse
Rough rag spreads on hope or curse
Kind hearts frail to fill his gut
Gold and cents ring from rich purse.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Soni Avatar
April 2, 2020 at 9:55 AM
A scene often seen. This bitter truth is heart breaking. Well-written, Rashi
Somadas Avatar
April 2, 2020 at 10:45 AM
Thank you Rashi.. Truths are sometimes bitter..
Rodrigues Avatar
March 15, 2020 at 5:54 PM
A sad one indeed.
Somadas Avatar
April 2, 2020 at 10:44 AM
Yes.. Sad realities..
Wolf Avatar
March 12, 2020 at 7:04 PM
Another touching jueju, Jenish. Looks as if this style really agrees with you. Keep 'em coming! Cheers, Gershon
Somadas Avatar
March 12, 2020 at 10:57 PM
Trying on different forms, never stick to any.. Thank you for that inspiring support Gershon..
Dietrich Avatar
March 12, 2020 at 5:23 PM
Too common a scene today. So sadly true
Somadas Avatar
March 12, 2020 at 10:54 PM
Yes.. true in ever corner of the world.. Thank you..
Trifiatis Avatar
March 12, 2020 at 7:33 AM
Touching true story effectively written dearest, Jenish!
Somadas Avatar
March 12, 2020 at 8:47 AM
Thank you Demetrios..
Pandit Avatar
March 12, 2020 at 7:21 AM
Sad but true--well said, Jenish.
Somadas Avatar
March 12, 2020 at 7:27 AM
Thank you Vijay..
Andresen Avatar
March 12, 2020 at 5:52 AM
- A beautiful wish for the poor, Jenish ... especially for the poor children ... a picture that bleeds my heart - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Somadas Avatar
March 12, 2020 at 6:04 AM
Thanks for that kind heart that bleeds... And thanks for your kindness towards my poem.. Have a great day..
Cunningham Avatar
March 12, 2020 at 5:08 AM
A scene so common today Jenish, many help but many look the other way. Tom
Somadas Avatar
March 12, 2020 at 5:21 AM
True Tom.. Many look the other way..
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