Poverty

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Humans' prominent promises were shattered Mingling, striking, searing, poorly down-pattered They react quickly and pause to stay conscious And in the face of denial, that's just obnoxious. Poverty appears in a variety of forms and shapes Money is now an issue, as are dreamy escapes! I'm putting forth a real smorgasbord of hunger It shatters the ego jaws aiming to rise stronger. He clutched a placard in his withered hand Near him, his malnourished toddler takes a stand Eyes as large and round as plates without food Asking to be served."Everything that helps is good". Low-income minds were trained to overlook the pain Adorable infant food wishes are refused once again Before the fire, as his wife vanished, he hailed above Is money clashing with his view of a serene dove? Totality jingles like a dead man's pocket coins Life is hammering a beggar pocket, hot loins Healed seems to be a loss that only labor has faced Free and single, with no rent to pay, the past is erased. We believe that we are all-knowing genius Only we can confront this moral weakness Disengage from one another and the Divine Where trust and respect are the core lines. History reveals the true heroes of its time We were led to the truth by an unseen sublime We are a forsooth haughty and conceited race Hiding from all the divine facts in the face. Written: March 27, 2023 2nd place contest winner Theme#1: Poverty Writing Challenge - 'P' Words - Poetry Contest Sponsored by: Constance La France

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Constance La France

Date: 4/3/2023 4:28:00 AM

Sotto, wonderful writing and thank you for sharing your poem with us in my Writing Challenge congratulations !

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 3/30/2023 10:04:00 AM

- Back with a congratulations, Las :) - hugs

Alfonso II Warally Ngengethe Mussabwa Chris

Date: 3/30/2023 9:25:00 AM

Congratulations on your win in the Contest, This line hit: Poverty appears in a variety of forms and shapes. Well done.

Christuraj Alex

Date: 3/29/2023 10:07:00 PM

"We are a forsooth haughty and conceited race Hiding from all the divine facts in the face" - Seemingly harsh, yet, very heartfelt words. Beautifully written. Congratulations!

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 3/29/2023 2:37:00 PM

Congratulations on your win. A lovely yet sad write/picture. Have a blessed day writing away....................

Valsa George

Date: 3/28/2023 10:38:00 PM

"He clutched a placard in his withered hand Near him, his malnourished toddler takes a stand Eyes as large and round as plates without food Asking to be served." Everything that helps is good". You have drawn so lucidly the picture of a famished man through these lines. The pangs of poverty is so bitter and those who are blessed not to know it should try to ameliorate the sufferings of its victims. Dear Lasaad, your compassionate attitude shines. All the Best !

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 3/28/2023 11:03:00 AM

As you very well know, we understand something in the degree we have experienced it, my dearest friend, Lasaad. Your poem shows that you have a clear idea of what is all about. Unfortunately, not many have the same understanding as you thus the problem of poverty would persist. Wonderful writing. Be blessed.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 3/28/2023 4:28:00 AM

- In a world full of wealth ... many live without anything ... it makes me very sad - A touching and lovely poem, Las - Best wishes in the contest - hugs

Yann Rolland

Date: 3/27/2023 11:32:00 PM

so much problems, i agree with you magnificent poem, they are the heroes thoughts for them yann