I Can Hear Their Cries

I wasn't born yet
And yet I can feel their suffering
And hear their cries
They were deprieved 
From their childhood
They got thrown out
From their own homes
They were forced to moved out
Against their own will
Usually were your umbilicord is buried
That is where you belong
But it was taken away from them
I have heard their story
It is the most sad and painful one
They said they were living
Like a bird...
...but now they are living 
Like a hurtful bird
Their stories bring tears to my eyes
It is like watching a sad movie
And yet it is like
I have lived it
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Freakasso Avatar
August 19, 2009 at 2:51 AM
Dear Shirley thanks for your nice comments,I enjoyed vreading this poem....So very true.God Bless Prince.
Brown Avatar
July 29, 2009 at 10:11 AM
Thank you for sharing your splendid poetry with us today Shirley. Love, Carol
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July 28, 2009 at 11:25 AM
Enjoyed this poetry here, well written and I also enjoyed the story you told as well. Enjoy your day.
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