Edward Ebbs Poet Prose Poetry

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Lost In Darfur

A sea of people is overcrowding the displacement camp.

Today another village burns, while families are killed. 
    It’s not safe here because this camp has been attacked. 

Where do we flee, or where do we hide?
    A home would be nice…
    A normal meal…
    A normal life is just a dream…

Where is justice? 
    Why can’t there be peace?

My hope is for my people to be embraced for who they are.

I ask those who hear to light a candle; a guiding light to help us find our way.

We may never see the light of our hopes and dreams,
     but we remember the memories of our blessings and gifts.

We are not part of this world anymore,
     but we are thankful for this world in which we live.

Edward J Ebbs - 08/27/14


Written for a Contest, GENOCIDE: SPEAK FOR THE LOST

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Constance La France April 15, 2015 at 8:47 AM ED, I was looking for a poem of yours that I had not commented on already and I found this and so happy I did, it is so moving and sad, beautifully written 7, and thanks for visiting my poem, Dance Into May Edward Ebbs April 15, 2015 at 6:56 PM Thank you so much :)

Leon Enriquez August 28, 2014 at 9:59 AM Dear Ed: A very authentic write. Lovely read. The last five lines are inspiring. All the best, Leon. Edward Ebbs September 12, 2014 at 2:38 PM Thank You Leon...