Poesy Relish Poet Free verse

Seeking Equality - My Spirit

Lonely days and nights of childhood 
spent in tears, no comfort
wishing for a gentle caress, a peck
aching for the tender words
weary of the ignorance

my heart cries for the child in me

Unjust is the love that singles out a child, 
the rest yearn, birthed by the same
as if a duty thats done and then 
discarded to climb, no support to be lent
they wander till the end

my heart cries for them

where is the glory that the world sings
of motherly love and care
where is the justice that prevails
the right of every child
they sing of equality, when 
at home the child feels unfair
oh ruthless world I beseech
prithee give a care.

© (12 May '15)

* Honorable mention in the contestShow me your spirit' by FJ Thomas on 19 May 2015.

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Mahtab Bangalee November 30, 2020 at 1:13 AM for the equality still the rejected soul cries but equality among humans still did not come

Kp Nunez May 28, 2015 at 5:13 AM I feel your spirit! Such a stirring write, Nad. So sad that this happens. A 7 . Congratulations on your win! My bad for being so late. Still catching up with my reading. Poesy Relish December 21, 2015 at 9:45 PM Thank you Kim, though a bit late

Poet Destroyer A May 22, 2015 at 1:20 PM Poesy, Congratulations on your win. Love LINDA Poesy Relish December 21, 2015 at 9:46 PM Thank you PD, though a bit late

Joseph May May 20, 2015 at 6:18 AM Congrats on your win Poesy Relish December 21, 2015 at 9:46 PM Thank you Joseph, though a bit late

Jan Allison May 19, 2015 at 3:20 PM I can relate to this so much Nad - my sister has been given everything - house car, private education at college - i have worked for all I have - yet her greed still continues now dad has died - recently i even asked my aunt if I was adopted THAT is the depth of feeling about how differently we have been treated BUT I am the one who is happy in my life! a powerful write:-) Hugs jan xx Poesy Relish December 21, 2015 at 9:46 PM Thank you Jan, though a bit late

Skat A May 19, 2015 at 1:58 PM Poesy, congratulations on your spirit win poem. SKAT love :) Poesy Relish December 21, 2015 at 9:48 PM Thank you Skat, though a bit late

Liam Mcdaid May 15, 2015 at 6:17 AM outstanding beautiful pen nadiya deeply touching wishing you a beautiful weekend Poesy Relish December 21, 2015 at 9:47 PM Thank you Liam, though a bit late

Anthony Beesley May 13, 2015 at 5:11 PM Good write...I suppose we are all equal in the eyes of eternity Poesy Relish December 21, 2015 at 9:46 PM Thank you Anthony, though a bit late

Etienne Lariviere May 12, 2015 at 5:45 PM Truly a wonderful and beautiful poem 7 for moi Poesy Relish May 13, 2015 at 12:19 AM Thank you Etienne for the visit and nice words.. glad you liked my poem... nadiya

Gary Bateman May 12, 2015 at 2:20 PM Poesy, I meant to tell you too that I marked your poem a FAV!! And welcome to Poetry Soup, I believe you joined a few months ago. Nice to meet you!! Best Wishes, Gary Poesy Relish December 21, 2015 at 9:47 PM Thank you Gary, though a bit late

Gary Bateman May 12, 2015 at 2:18 PM Hello Poesy . . . This is a brilliant write!! I think your words and verses ring true especially for many of us who experienced the like perils of growing up as children and the unjust situations that some adults would put many of us in from time to time. And so your poem touched an old childhood nerve in me too. I was fortunate too, on balance, that I had some of the right people at the right times in my life. Excellent Write, and a "7" from me. Read any of my poems too as you wish. Best! Gary Poesy Relish May 12, 2015 at 2:45 PM Hi Gary, Thank you very much... I appreciate your visit and nice words... this strikes a chord for many of us... injustice is prevalent and sometimes people tend to be ignorant... you were indeed very fortunate and I am glad u were... I will visit your page soon... and thank you for the fav and warm welcome... its an honor... Nad

Eileen Manassian May 12, 2015 at 12:32 PM OH Dear....What a write. I know....I only had one child because, to be honest, I didn't want her to ever feel this way. I wanted to give her all my love. I feel for you, sweetie. This is a wonderful write for the contest. It is so worthy and so wonderfully written. Amazing. Hugs Poesy Relish May 12, 2015 at 2:41 PM Thank you dear Eileen... it is what I wanted to put in words for some time, and the topic of this contest seemed apt... appreciate your encouraging words, hugs, nad

Paul Callus May 12, 2015 at 11:18 AM You are kind and you feel for others, Nadiya. Not all are lucky to have loving parents and a lovely childhood. Life can be so cruel; many childhoods are lost to pain and sadness. Luckily some children do find golden souls that take them in their care and give them a loving and happy upbringing. // paul Poesy Relish May 12, 2015 at 2:39 PM Thank you Paul, for some childhood vanish even before it begins... lucky are those who gets cared for at some point in life... but then past lives on, a shadow beneath the smile... appreciate your visit and comment... nad

Richard Lamoureux May 12, 2015 at 9:58 AM This is a sad one, my relationship with my dad was the demise of my own childhood. This is to weird the Captcha is "DAD"! Poesy Relish May 12, 2015 at 10:03 AM Thats quite weird... it happens to me at times as well... yeah it is a sad affair, there are many who face such complications, and this affect their life itself... however we might grow, the hurt and darkness of childhood dont seem to outgrow...