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As another refugee dies camped along America's southern border a poor family seeks law and order In Mexico (In Mexico) And the family cries. They didn't expect to find hatred here it's another burden that adds to their fear In Mexico (In Mexico) People, don't you understand these people need a helping hand or they'll grow to hate America someday Take a look at who they are can't you see they've traveled far? Do we simply turn our backs and send them on their way. Well, the world turns And Latino families with little food or clothes are stopped at the border, where the hot wind blows In Mexico (In Mexico) And their anger burns So they start to climb the fence at night they learn how to sneak and they learn how to fight In Mexico (In Mexico) Then one night, in desperation they pay coyotes to smuggle them away hiding in the trunk of a car afraid of being caught crossing the Rio Grande by an ice patrolman with a gun in his hand But they don't get far And the family cries In Mexico (In Mexico) And as their dream dies (In Mexico) Camped along America's southern border another poor family seeks law and order In Mexico (In Mexico)

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Kim Rodrigues

Date: 5/15/2023 8:44:00 AM

Congratulations on POTD!

Emile Pinet
Date: 5/15/2023 9:00:00 AM

Thanks, Kim; I appreciate your comments, my friend, Emile.

Valsa George

Date: 5/15/2023 5:17:00 AM

As human beings we should be sensitive to the sufferings of others. This poem of yours shows your compassionate heart. Congratulations Emile on your well deserved POTD

Emile Pinet
Date: 5/15/2023 8:59:00 AM

Thanks, Valsa; I appreciate your comments, my friend, Emile.

Brandy Nicole

Date: 5/14/2023 5:25:00 PM

Your thoughts deep and powerful. Congratulations Emile, on Poem of the Day. My best to you. Hugs, Brandy

Emile Pinet
Date: 5/14/2023 6:11:00 PM

Thanks, Brandy; I appreciate your comments, my friend, Emile.

Jan Allison

Date: 5/14/2023 2:28:00 PM

thought provoking piece Emile, well deserving og POTD:-) hugs jan xx

Emile Pinet
Date: 5/14/2023 4:27:00 PM

Thanks, Jan; I appreciate your comments, my friend, Emile.

Robert Gorelick

Date: 5/14/2023 10:26:00 AM

Congratulations on POTD! It's refreshing to read someone with a sane logical sympathetic point of view, considering we stole the Southwestern part of the US from Mexico, at least let them come and seek asylum don't you think. Robert

Emile Pinet
Date: 5/14/2023 11:25:00 AM

Thanks, Robert, I tend to agree, but not because of America's past, but its future; I appreciate your comments, my friend, Emile.

I Am Anaya

Date: 5/14/2023 10:10:00 AM

Emile Pinet, Congratulations on POTD, you are a compassionate poet, and I respect your thoughts on what is an inhumane catastrophe at my border. I really don't think that your POTD should be used as a platform for those of no compassion. I think he should delete himself, it isn't right and he is spreading terror. Xhugsx~I Am Anaya

Emile Pinet
Date: 5/14/2023 11:22:00 AM

Thanks, I Am Anaya; it seems that your message was received; a deletion was done... I appreciate your comments; my friend, Emile.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 5/14/2023 8:00:00 AM

"In the Ghetto" sure rings loud and clear here. Well done, Emile! ~ Chicago resident, but outside the ghetto.

Emile Pinet
Date: 5/14/2023 8:55:00 AM

Thanks, Gershon; I appreciate your comments, my friend, Emile.

Malabika Ray Choudhury

Date: 5/14/2023 7:49:00 AM

Oh...so touching, Dear Emile. Your song brings tears - probably that's what a poet/song-writer's job is - creating awareness! Congratulations on your honour of POTD. BW ~ Mala

Emile Pinet
Date: 5/14/2023 8:56:00 AM

Thanks, Malabika; I appreciate your comments, my friend, Emile.

Constance La France

Date: 5/14/2023 7:43:00 AM

Emile, love your poem and congratulations on receiving the POEM OF THE DAY honor and placing in the Elvis contest !!

Emile Pinet
Date: 5/14/2023 8:54:00 AM

Thanks, Constance; I appreciate your comments, my friend, Emile.

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 5/14/2023 7:40:00 AM

So very sad, congratulations Emile on receiving the honour of poem of the day… Belle

Emile Pinet
Date: 5/14/2023 8:56:00 AM

Thanks, Belle; I appreciate your comments, my friend, Emile.

Bill Baker

Date: 5/14/2023 7:30:00 AM

Congratulations on your POTD, Emile! Bill

Emile Pinet
Date: 5/14/2023 8:57:00 AM

Thanks, Bill; I appreciate your comments, my friend, Emile.

Eve Roper

Date: 5/14/2023 6:43:00 AM

Enjoyed reading a truth that just says a statement. Congratulations on POTD my friend

Emile Pinet
Date: 5/14/2023 8:57:00 AM

Thanks, Eve; I appreciate your comments, my friend, Emile.

Paulette Calasibetta

Date: 5/14/2023 5:25:00 AM

Congratulations on your POTD! Paulette

Emile Pinet
Date: 5/14/2023 8:58:00 AM

Thanks, Paulette; I appreciate your comments, my friend, Emile.

Mike Gentile

Date: 5/14/2023 5:09:00 AM

Congratulations on your POTD honors Emile!!!

Emile Pinet
Date: 5/14/2023 8:58:00 AM

Thanks, Mike; I appreciate your comments, my friend, Emile.

Lin Lane

Date: 5/14/2023 3:44:00 AM

What a great Presley song to go along with today’s problems. Congratulations on potd, Emile!

Emile Pinet
Date: 5/14/2023 8:59:00 AM

Thanks, Lin; I appreciate your comments, my friend, Emile.

Tania Kitchin

Date: 5/14/2023 3:32:00 AM

Emile, a powerful poem, congratulations on POTD!

Emile Pinet
Date: 5/14/2023 8:59:00 AM

Thanks, Tania; I appreciate your comments, my friend, Emile.

Niya Star

Date: 5/14/2023 3:27:00 AM

I've just signed up and saw this. TBH this is just so good!

Emile Pinet
Date: 5/14/2023 8:59:00 AM

Thanks, Niya; I appreciate your comments, my friend, Emile.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 5/14/2023 3:15:00 AM

- Congratulations on your double win, Emile :) - hugs

Emile Pinet
Date: 5/14/2023 9:00:00 AM

Thanks, Anne-Lise; I appreciate your comments, my friend, Emile.

Deb M

Date: 5/14/2023 12:49:00 AM

Congratulations Emile on POTD! Debx

Emile Pinet
Date: 5/14/2023 9:00:00 AM

Thanks, Deb; I appreciate your comments, my friend, Emile.

Constance La France

Date: 5/13/2023 12:38:00 PM

Emile, I find that song In The Gwttoso emotional, you did an wonderful poem based on it congratulations on your win in the contest !

Emile Pinet
Date: 5/14/2023 9:01:00 AM

Thanks, Constance; it is one of my favorite Elives songs...I appreciate your comments, my friend, Emile.

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 5/13/2023 4:04:00 AM

Exceptional write. A true winner. God bless you always. Love, Gina

Emile Pinet
Date: 5/13/2023 8:42:00 AM

Thanks, Regina, your comments are always a highlight of my day, my friend, Emile.