Human Transgression

If  we could delight in everyone  with kindness
Our world will be peaceful, never alienating
The ideals and hopes of women, children,
As the freedom of life  is a man’s birthright :
Yet, swindlers deceive  people  who seek
A  better tomorrow which is fair, dignified
Respecting not their value of equal opportunity…

But greed   malice  leaves  hopeful dreamers
Sinking  in the fissure of broken nights,
Traded like cattle, reduced as slaves, lowly brides
While human trafficking lurks unresolved
A barter, a cruel deal of society’s  infraction:
Though I join lobbying for deprived citizens,
Grease of billion dollars hide this ruthless transgression
Why? Why? For bribery offered is intoxicating, enticing,
At the expense of God’s daughters and captive sons.


John Hamilton’s Social Injustice Contest
Written  4/11/2018
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Sheehan Avatar
April 19, 2018 at 12:43 PM
Congratulations on your win. Well deserved. Fabulous write. It rings of truth.
Gentry Avatar
April 18, 2018 at 8:40 PM
Congratulations on your win on this sad and disgusting part of our society. Well said.
Sinha-Roy Avatar
April 18, 2018 at 4:02 AM
Congratulations, Nette on you fine win. You depicted the modern world so nicely.
Gauthier Avatar
April 17, 2018 at 4:05 PM
Back with congrats on a most deserving podium finish, nette.
Hamilton Avatar
April 17, 2018 at 3:12 PM
A touching write of truth said in your special style, congrats Nette, on another win!
Robinson Jr. Avatar
April 12, 2018 at 5:44 PM
Brilliant write, Nette! 'Nuff said. Love and smiles.
Smith Avatar
April 11, 2018 at 12:44 PM
You sing a song of freedom Nette, sing long and loud...
Lamoureux Avatar
April 11, 2018 at 8:52 AM
You bring up sad truths, I fear things are moving further away from ideal. Hugs Rick.
Cunningham Avatar
April 10, 2018 at 11:05 PM
Powerful verse Nette, its so frustrating when you hear of billions squandered on meaningless things when humans are suffering. Tom.
Gauthier Avatar
April 10, 2018 at 9:47 PM
A very poignant write, nette.
Pigeon Tart Avatar
April 10, 2018 at 3:59 PM
Potent affecting ink Nette. Your sword is sharp. My best to you in the contest xomo!
Pandit Avatar
April 10, 2018 at 3:40 PM
You highlight this important topic in your poetic words..a human tragedy it is..hope this gets more exposure..best for a win, nette.
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