Thompson Emate Poet Rhyme

Poverty

Insufficiency holds sway,
Dawn chauffeurs meagre segments,
In this ambience, the children play,
Anticipating their paltry fragments.

Homes wear a sombre look,
Nothing delightful to cook,
The furniture is worn out and spent,
Dilapidated and bent.

Vacation is too much of a luxury,
Hands are dutiful in domestic drudgery,
Children wear undersized and patched attire,
At nightfall, with these, they retire.

Opulence is seen as an illusion,
A treasure hidden in the deep, 
Out of reach until they go to sleep,
Away from the world of seclusion.



March 28, 2023.
Writing Challenge - 'P' Words - Poetry Contest,
Constance La France.

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Constance La France April 3, 2023 at 4:16 AM Thompson, excellent writing and thank you for sharing your poem with us in my Writing Challenge congratulations ! Thompson Emate April 5, 2023 at 9:30 AM Thank you, Constance. I'm honoured.

Anne-Lise Andresen March 30, 2023 at 9:46 AM - I enjoy your beautiful poem, Thompson :) - Congratulations on your win :) - hugs Thompson Emate April 5, 2023 at 9:29 AM Thank you, Sunshine. I'm honoured.

Christuraj Alex March 29, 2023 at 8:25 PM "A treasure hidden in the deep, Out of reach until they go to sleep" - The concept of poverty is very beautifully brought out. Congratulations! Thompson Emate March 30, 2023 at 6:04 AM Thank you, Christuraj. It's an honour.

Ann Peck March 29, 2023 at 1:33 PM A beautiful poem about a sad condition. Congratulations! Thompson Emate March 29, 2023 at 2:32 PM Thank you, Ann. It's an honour.