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Poverty - Potw

"living in a man-made island, with blinded eyes, and unfeeling heart" (Quote By Poet) What do we know about poverty, What do we understand about suffering… It’s a miracle that we were born into families who had enough food to eat and share, celebrate festivals lavishly with gifts and delicacies, Enough space to live, and comfortably too! Enough clothes to protect from ravages of weather! What if we didn’t! Born in a non-affluent country, I have seen the down-trodden, I have seen people begging, starving, Living in the most miserable conditions… I have also seen the opposite... People flaunting their expensive clothes, jewellery, houses and cars, without slightest remorse or feelings of pain! Poverty is a curse, but Being super-wealthy might be a curse too! It’s like living in a man-made island, with blinded eyes, and unfeeling heart, surrounded by walls of cruelty, and insensitivity! March 28, 2023 Writing Challenge "P' words Poetry Contest Theme: Poverty Sponsor: Constance La France FIRST PLACE POEM OF THE WEEK - week of April 2, 2023

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Komal Walimbe

Date: 4/9/2023 7:22:00 AM

Congratulations on POTW and your win...a deserved one! :)

Malabika Ray Choudhury
Date: 4/10/2023 8:58:00 AM

Thank you, Komal. Truly appreciate your visit and kindest comment.

I Am Anaya

Date: 4/6/2023 12:18:00 PM

With eyes wide open, Malabika, we must act graciously, and have gratitude for what we do have. Thank you for reminding us to care and share about those in need indeed, especially during these very holy days. Congratulations on your POTW! A message loud and clear and quote~peace be with you~Anaya

I Am Anaya
Date: 4/7/2023 9:16:00 AM

It's just devastating to here of this still happening in 2023. I hope you have a wonderful weekend Mala!

Malabika Ray Choudhury
Date: 4/6/2023 1:26:00 PM

Dear Anaya, Thank you for reading my poem. Your comments are always thought-provoking, especially about the injustices we see in our society. My poem is mostly the questions I ponder, which troubles me, when I visit the country I was born. The country is making a lot of progress - economically, scientifically, technologically; but a vast difference between the living conditions of rich and poor, is not going away. That really bothers me. I feel calmer by sharing some of my thoughts. Love ~ Mala

Gary Radice

Date: 4/5/2023 11:38:00 AM

"Radix malorum est cupiditas" ..or the love of money is the root of all evil. I believe all that's been said in the comments. The divide between rich and poor is by design. Great write. Cheers - Gary

Malabika Ray Choudhury
Date: 4/6/2023 6:55:00 AM

Dear Poet, your observation is so true! Really appreciate your thoughtful comment. BW ~ Mala

Fin Chuuk

Date: 4/4/2023 12:24:00 PM

A great poem, Malabika, and congratulations on POTW. :)

Malabika Ray Choudhury
Date: 4/6/2023 6:52:00 AM

Thank you so much, Dear Poet. Truly appreciate your inspiring comment. BW ~ Mala

David Kavanagh

Date: 4/4/2023 5:08:00 AM

Your poem speaks volumes Mala, about the great divide between rich and poor, it’s been around since ancient civilisations, and to be honest I believe it’s by design and forced ignorance rather than luck, congratulations on a thought provoking POTW, cheers David

Malabika Ray Choudhury
Date: 4/4/2023 5:57:00 AM

Dear David, Really appreciate your insightful comment. You are very right - it's not luck that some people have too much, and some other people are starving. To me, it is caused by design, and some people's inability to share. I don't have the deep knowledge of an economist to analyze, and truly understand the real cause, I just feel sad, and the inclination to express my thoughts. BW ~ Mala

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 4/3/2023 1:29:00 PM

- Congratulations on your p.o.t.w., Mala :) - hugs

Malabika Ray Choudhury
Date: 4/4/2023 5:51:00 AM

Thank you, Dear Sunshine! Hugs ~ Mala

Alexis Y.

Date: 4/3/2023 5:39:00 AM

WoW! Malabika, You have penned such a well written, deep and thought provoking write on topic of poverty. It saddens me to see people in poverty. We as nation should do more to help people in this state, myself included. Congratulations on your win in the contest and for getting the poem of week. Have a nice day-Alexis

Malabika Ray Choudhury
Date: 4/4/2023 5:51:00 AM

Dear Alexis, So happy to receive your insightful and inspiring comment. I am sure, we all feel sad to see the unfairness and injustice inflicted, but we are not the policy-makers, we are not the politicians, we are not even the economists who are able to analyze the situation. Thank you so much. We are at least pondering, and asking questions. BW ~ Mala

Constance La France

Date: 4/3/2023 4:23:00 AM

Mala, excellent writing and thank you for sharing your poem with us in my Writing Challenge congratulations and congratulations on receiving the POEM OF THE WEEK honor !

Malabika Ray Choudhury
Date: 4/4/2023 5:46:00 AM

Dear Constance, Your themes provide me the opportunity of expressing some of my thoughts. Truly appreciate your placement and your encouraging comment. BW ~ Mala

Unseeking Seeker

Date: 4/3/2023 1:21:00 AM

A deep write, we would all do to reflect upon, Mala ~ warmest congratulations on POTW

Malabika Ray Choudhury
Date: 4/4/2023 5:44:00 AM

Dear Poet, We are just observers - only what we can do, is to reflect upon. Constance gave me an opportunity to express some of my thoughts. BW ~ Mala

Jeanette Brewin

Date: 4/2/2023 10:34:00 PM

It doesn't seem fair that people are suffering. Congratulations on your POTW. Well written.

Malabika Ray Choudhury
Date: 4/4/2023 5:41:00 AM

Dear Jeanette, You are right - it is not fair. But it is happening, and we are just silent observers. BW ~ Mala

Joanna Daniel

Date: 4/2/2023 6:59:00 PM

A great cry, Mala, congratulations on your POTW:)

Malabika Ray Choudhury
Date: 4/4/2023 5:40:00 AM

Really appreciate your thoughtful comment, Dear Joanna. BW~ Mala

Brandy Nicole

Date: 4/2/2023 1:40:00 PM

Dear Malabika, your thoughts pull at the heartstrings and there's so much truth within. So heartbreaking to see those living without and struggling. It's also troubling to watch those that have it all, share no compassion or guidance. So sad, indeed. This is tender and emotional, all at the same time. Congratulations on Poem of the Week. Many wonderful blessings to you. Hugs, Brandy

Malabika Ray Choudhury
Date: 4/2/2023 6:09:00 PM

Dear Brandy, you have said it all! There shouldn't be anyone suffering without food, without basic necessities, without health services - in the present world. Basic amenities could be available to all if resources are distributed in a fair manner. Some people may wear brand-name clothes, or drive a luxury car - who cares! Really appreciate your thoughtful comment, feel honoured. Hugs ~ Mala

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 4/2/2023 11:30:00 AM

Well said Mala and congratulations on receiving the honour of poem of the week. Things are getting worse here day by day, every time one shops the prices have gone up. The wealthy have no idea how hard it can be for those living in poverty… Belle

Malabika Ray Choudhury
Date: 4/2/2023 6:03:00 PM

Thank you, Dear Belle. Your words are so true - I often wonder how some people spend lavishly without thinking how miserable some others are, although we live in the same world. Hugs ~ Mala

Vijay Pandit

Date: 4/2/2023 11:07:00 AM

BIG congrats on POTW, Mala. A potent write on poverty and people.

Malabika Ray Choudhury
Date: 4/2/2023 6:00:00 PM

Thank you so much, Dear Vijay. Very often I wonder how some people can enjoy so much wealth without even sharing a tiny part of it! Really appreciate your thoughtful comment.

Bill Baker

Date: 4/2/2023 9:56:00 AM

Congratulations on your contest win and on the POTW honor, Mala! Powerful words that give cause to think of the message. Enjoy your day of honor my friend, Bill

Malabika Ray Choudhury
Date: 4/2/2023 5:54:00 PM

Thank you so much, Dear Bill. Your visit and comments are always a pleasure and honour. I just felt like expressing my honest thoughts about poverty in the world, and the suffering caused by it. Best wishes ~ Mala

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 4/2/2023 7:46:00 AM

Back with Congratulations on your New win. "Poem of the Week" I enjoyed reading your wonderful write/quote again. Have a blessed day/week writing away....................

Malabika Ray Choudhury
Date: 4/2/2023 5:51:00 PM

Thank you, Dear Paula. Appreciate your encouraging comment.

Krish Radhakrishna

Date: 4/2/2023 4:35:00 AM

True and exactly my thoughts! If we only can stop being selfish! All the best in the contest!

Malabika Ray Choudhury
Date: 4/2/2023 5:15:00 AM

Dear Krish, So glad to hear from you! "Where had you been for so long"? Welcome back. Thank you so much for your inspiring comment.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 4/2/2023 1:30:00 AM

In this day and age poverty should not exist, the only thing standing in the way is selfishness and greed. Congratulations Mala on the honour of POTW. Enjoy your weekend. Tom

Malabika Ray Choudhury
Date: 4/2/2023 5:13:00 AM

Dear Tom, what a lovely message! You are so right - poverty shouldn't exist at all! Wrote this poem for Constance's contest, but this is actually my sincerest thoughts! Thank you.

Len Gasun

Date: 4/1/2023 10:28:00 AM

An outstanding poem my dear poet friend. You've portrayed excellently poverty as well as a very affluent life in your poem. I love your poem a lot along with the quote. My fave. Thanks a lot for sharing. Big Congrats on your well-deserved first place win! Blessings to you always and your writings. Hugs

Malabika Ray Choudhury
Date: 4/2/2023 5:17:00 AM

Your comment and Fave are so much appreciated, Dear Poet.

Malabika Ray Choudhury
Date: 4/2/2023 5:09:00 AM

Thank you so much, Dear Len. Feeling fortunate to receive beautiful comments from you and poets from our site! Your Fave! So grateful!

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 3/30/2023 9:52:00 AM

- Back with a congratulations, Mala :) - hugs

Malabika Ray Choudhury
Date: 3/30/2023 3:20:00 PM

Dear Anne-Lise, thank you. Hugs ~ Mala

Harry Horsman

Date: 3/29/2023 10:42:00 PM

so many rich, so many poor, always it seems the world as been like his, my question Why? Great poem,

Malabika Ray Choudhury
Date: 3/30/2023 3:19:00 PM

True, Dear Harry. My question is the same - why? Really appreciate your thoughtful comment, Dear Poet.

Christuraj Alex

Date: 3/29/2023 9:53:00 PM

"Poverty is a curse, but Being super-wealthy might be a curse too!" - Your well-balanced observation is very beautifully portrayed in this beautiful poem. Congratulations!

Malabika Ray Choudhury
Date: 3/30/2023 3:17:00 PM

Thank you, Dear Christuraj. Appreciate your kind comment.

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 3/29/2023 7:33:00 PM

You’ve stated the case…excellent. Congratulations, Mala.

Malabika Ray Choudhury
Date: 3/30/2023 3:16:00 PM

Thank you, Kim. Appreciate your kind visit.

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 3/29/2023 2:19:00 PM

Congratulations on your win. A wonderful write/quote. Have a blessed day writing away....................

Malabika Ray Choudhury
Date: 3/29/2023 4:09:00 PM

Thank you, Dear Paula, for your lovely comment. Really appreciate your kind visit. Love ~ Mala

Ann Peck

Date: 3/29/2023 2:05:00 PM

Dear Mala, I think being super rich and not sharing with the poor is a curse, like you suggest in your wonderful poem. Most of us, I suppose, haven't witnessed poverty except on TV. It's children with nothing to eat, elderly with no heat or running water--things we take for granted. Thank you for writing about it. And Congratulations! :)

Malabika Ray Choudhury
Date: 3/29/2023 4:08:00 PM

Thank you, Dear Ann, for reading my poem, and commenting with such thoughtful words. I often wonder how some super-rich people in the midst of extreme poverty, feel about the world they have no idea about! Hope we can create some awareness with our writings. Love and BW ~ Mala