Michael Degenhardt Poet Free verse

Take a Closer Look

Pretend not, that the sky is blue
And all is well within the world
For it is not, the sky is hazed
With the injustice of suffering

Many children endure nights
Never to see the sun of days
As they eek out an existence
In the shadows of forbearers

As food becomes desired
So, too, does a thirst for love
For they not know love, nor 
Can they recognize it if had

So, pretend not, that the sky is blue
Look into the sky, not covering your eyes
Witness not only the obvious
But recognize the truth behind the light

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Carrie Richards October 6, 2008 at 8:35 AM We do need to remember the unfortunate....it is much too easy to go about our daily lives, and ignore what happens elsewhere. It's only by the Grace of God that we have blessed with shelter and food. Well said, Michael! ~Carrie