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Inspired by Constance La Frace Contest

Felt faint, yearning, in front of the man's home, I had not found a piece of bread this week, All shunned poor me as I had Down's syndrome, I searched high and low, I truly felt weak. From open windows I smelt the food's reek, A man came out, throwing his food away, A cat came in to eat from a fish tray, I tried to enter and to help myself, The man saw, shooed me away as a stray "That is all we need here, an ugly elf!" Placed 1

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Constance La France

Date: 7/21/2023 2:01:00 PM

Victor, wonderful poem, so emotional and congratulations on your win in my Writing Challenge H Words !

Jan Allison

Date: 7/7/2023 3:57:00 PM

such a heartbreaking scenario Victor, and sadly its a sight we now see all too often - in this day and age no one should go hungry thanks for sharing your thoughts, many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 7/4/2023 10:51:00 AM

Congratulations on your win. A wonderful write/picture. It is a sad part of life. Hungry is a terrible thing. Have a blessed/great day.................

Sotto Poet

Date: 7/4/2023 7:18:00 AM

Back with heartfelt felicitations on your triumphant contest win.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 7/4/2023 6:01:00 AM

- Congratulations on this heartbreaking poem, Victor :) - hugs

Unseeking Seeker

Date: 7/3/2023 7:53:00 PM

Thanks for sharing this poignant, stark truth of human apathy. Hope this is widely read

Shirley Hawkins

Date: 7/3/2023 12:17:00 AM

Some people have no conscience. There by the grace of God go I sprang to my mind as I read your poem, Victor. I hope you have had a worry free day and all is as well as can be with you. Take care, Shirle

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 7/2/2023 11:19:00 PM

How unkind some people can be, to go hungry is a terrible thing, on top of that to be insulted for one’s looks is undeniably cruel. A marvellous write Victor…Belle

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 7/2/2023 6:41:00 PM

it is so sad when one lives on the street and is not even treated like a human, thank you for this poem, so many times, people can be so cruel and uncaring.

Michael Tor

Date: 7/2/2023 3:06:00 PM

Sad reality Victor. You speak the truth in your poem. Compassion and love will end hunger if we all had it my friend. Hope you are well... ++++++++++++++++++++++

Victor Buhagiar
Date: 7/2/2023 3:58:00 PM

I'm well on the mend, praise be God.

Bill Baker

Date: 7/2/2023 11:25:00 AM

Nice rhyming and a great twist at the end, Victor. Have a great July! Bill

I Am Anaya

Date: 7/1/2023 3:42:00 PM

The callous homeowner and his no trespassing sign, remember that the meek shall inherit the earth!

Panagiota Romios

Date: 7/1/2023 1:46:00 PM

Well done, Victor. Sorry I am responding late. In the USA, anyone poor get food stamps,a free cell phone , a monthly stipend to live on and free health care on demand. In addition,there are many places to get served a hot lunch. Your poem still moves our hearts .. Panagiota

Panagiota Romios
Date: 7/2/2023 2:26:00 PM

To Victor.and others. There is no money in DC, we, the people pay billions in taxes to support those who need it. And fund our allies, schools. As well se pay for the President and all members of Congress, in a sense, it will is a privilege to pay. Some of us work two jobds to survive, Panahiota

Victor Buhagiar
Date: 7/1/2023 8:54:00 PM

The USA is privileged. But I don't live there. In fact, I never visited the USA. I did go to Brazil. There are other countries that are not so privileged.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 7/1/2023 1:33:00 PM

- A sad picture of how we humans can behave... no compassion - Great written, Victor - Best wishes in the contest - Have a lovely weekend :) - hugs

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 7/1/2023 12:48:00 PM

How hard that is. I can’t imagine being hungry, food so close but out of reach. Well done! We all need to be reminded of our fellow man.

Eve Roper

Date: 7/1/2023 12:05:00 PM

How sad, but it goes on in this world. Great write. Hugs eve

Evelyn Judy Buehler

Date: 7/1/2023 11:59:00 AM

Both poem and picture are powerfully poignant, Victor. A change is much needed.

Lisa Ricci

Date: 7/1/2023 11:12:00 AM

Dear Victor. The humanity of it all. Your entry and words not to mention imagery of this is all so vivid and reaches any reader any soul... Take a bow at your creation and execution. Love and Blessings now and always to you and the angel in the entry. (smile)

Sotto Poet

Date: 7/1/2023 8:48:00 AM

Victor, your poetic composition is truly remarkable and exceptional. It is disheartening, to contemplate the fact that they would not even grant a deprived individual access to their discarded waste.

Vijay Pandit

Date: 7/1/2023 4:52:00 AM

No one cars anymore for the sick or the hungry. A sad story of humanity, Victor.

Joanna Daniel

Date: 7/1/2023 3:57:00 AM

Really sad, Victor, to think that they wouldn't even allow a hungry man near their trash..

Valsa George

Date: 6/30/2023 8:24:00 PM

So sad ... heart rending ! The misery of poverty is the greatest misery. When animals have the freedom of eating from the thrown away food, a poor man is denied even that. A great entry for the contest dear Victor. All the Best