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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Date: 4/19/2018 12:43:00 PM
Congratulations on your win. Well deserved. Fabulous write. It rings of truth.
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Date: 4/18/2018 8:40:00 PM
Congratulations on your win on this sad and disgusting part of our society. Well said.
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Date: 4/18/2018 4:02:00 AM
Congratulations, Nette on you fine win. You depicted the modern world so nicely.
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Date: 4/17/2018 4:05:00 PM
Back with congrats on a most deserving podium finish, nette.
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Date: 4/17/2018 3:12:00 PM
A touching write of truth said in your special style, congrats Nette, on another win!
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Date: 4/12/2018 5:44:00 PM
Brilliant write, Nette! 'Nuff said. Love and smiles.
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Date: 4/11/2018 12:44:00 PM
You sing a song of freedom Nette, sing long and loud...
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Date: 4/11/2018 8:52:00 AM
You bring up sad truths, I fear things are moving further away from ideal. Hugs Rick.
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Date: 4/10/2018 11:05:00 PM
Powerful verse Nette, its so frustrating when you hear of billions squandered on meaningless things when humans are suffering. Tom.
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Date: 4/10/2018 9:47:00 PM
A very poignant write, nette.
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Date: 4/10/2018 3:59:00 PM
Potent affecting ink Nette. Your sword is sharp. My best to you in the contest xomo!
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Date: 4/10/2018 3:40:00 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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