Roy Pett Poet Rhyme

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 October 27, 2017 at 9:03 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 October 28, 2017 at 4:03 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 September 29, 2017 at 7:04 AM Great poem on a sad theme, Roy, well described:) Roy Pett September 29, 2017 at 8:04 AM Thank you very much Jo, I agree it is very sad and things need to change. Thanks again for your support.

Probir Gupta September 29, 2017 at 6:24 AM Very well written ... Thanks for writing on them ... Good luck with the contest ... Roy Pett September 29, 2017 at 6:48 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 September 29, 2017 at 1:52 AM Being the son of refugees, I really feel this poem... Good luck in the contest, Roy. Roy Pett September 29, 2017 at 3:20 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 September 28, 2017 at 6:39 PM I like the theme of your poem--a message well delivered--best for a win! Roy Pett September 29, 2017 at 3:13 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.