Refugees

piteous cries of children's babies on flimsy dinghies, colour of daisies delivered to shores of unknown place discrimination among men and ladies wrong reaction about colour and race, looking back at bloodstained horizon painful thoughts, horrors at conception even at the threshold of new beginnings though not knowing of their reception being alive, they count their blessings, seeking help from unfamiliar sources dismal thoughts of so few choices exceptionally rich yet exceptionally poor, escaping death there are many rejoices what good will ever come from war. Composed 28th September 2017, Contest rhyme time with 5. Sponsored by Laura Lou. Five words:- piteous, bloodstained, threshold, conception, dismal.

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Susan Ashley

Date: 10/27/2017 9:03:00 PM

Well written and well expressed sad sentiments Roy about the fear and misery felt by displaced people fleeing wretched situations. An excellent poem!

Roy Pett
Date: 10/28/2017 4:03:00 AM

Thank you so much Susan, it really saddens me to see so many displaced people and so much hate and worry where and how this will be resolved, thanks again for your support and encouragement. :))

Joanna Daniel

Date: 9/29/2017 7:04:00 AM

Great poem on a sad theme, Roy, well described:)

Roy Pett
Date: 9/29/2017 8:04:00 AM

Thank you very much Jo, I agree it is very sad and things need to change. Thanks again for your support.

Probir Gupta

Date: 9/29/2017 6:24:00 AM

Very well written ... Thanks for writing on them ... Good luck with the contest ...

Roy Pett
Date: 9/29/2017 6:48:00 AM

Thank you very much Probir, it saddens me to see so many persecuted and displaced people's in the world. Thanks again for your support.

Darren White

Date: 9/29/2017 1:52:00 AM

Being the son of refugees, I really feel this poem... Good luck in the contest, Roy.

Roy Pett
Date: 9/29/2017 3:20:00 AM

Thank you very much Darren, These people experience so much hardship then risk their lives fleeing to places of uncertainty, thanks again Darren and hope you are keeping well my friend.

Vijay Pandit

Date: 9/28/2017 6:39:00 PM

I like the theme of your poem--a message well delivered--best for a win!

Roy Pett
Date: 9/29/2017 3:13:00 AM

Thank you very much Vijay, a very sad theme and sad situation regarding those displaced people due to aggression and war, thanks again for your support much appreciated.