Doris Culverhouse Poet Narrative

Thank You Lord For Our Daily Bread

New Mexico, Is a poor state
Has the highest number of low income families
In the good ole USA

Children wonder if there will be
A next meal...
Will mom have the money?
Will the  neighbors help?

Little bellies growl
Weakness is a constant
Anemia, infection can over take 
The frail small bodies

Will the neighbors help?

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Andrea Dietrich February 9, 2010 at 1:26 PM A very sad reality, Doris. Do you live there? Or have you ever? I heard a lot of horrible stuff about people being killed all the time by the border. I hope everyone would learn to love each other as his neighor! LUv, Andrea

Danny Nunn February 9, 2010 at 10:36 AM One more thing on NM..I used to live in El Paso that is right there close..all the Mexican drug smugglers live there..not Mexico..where in the rest of the country they deal in grams and ounces...these guys deal in TONS..they could care less about human life..but you do not hear that on the news???? Danny

Danny Nunn February 9, 2010 at 6:08 AM Here is something else to think about..I was raised on a old ranch 30 miles from the Mexican border in New Mexico...where they bring in millions for $$$$ in drugs...maybe that is one reason it is so poor...???? thanks on Coyotes, glad that you liked it..Danny

John Freeman February 8, 2010 at 10:38 PM This is such a heart wrenching Write Doris, for it is a reality, that should not be allowed to persist in a world as prosperous as ours. Sincerely, love, Moses

Charmaine Chircop February 8, 2010 at 4:20 PM Hope all the people help.A sad reality indeed..touched my Heart..bravo..Charma

Daver Austin February 8, 2010 at 6:52 AM I'm sorry to say the old neighborhood is gone. "Will the neighbors help?" Don't count on it. Good food for thought, Doris. Love, daver

Daniel Cheeseman February 8, 2010 at 4:30 AM Absolutely amazing in this day and age that we cannot conquer the problem of need. Thanks so much for your support Daniel

Sara Kendrick February 7, 2010 at 3:51 PM Interesting information that we have learned here. Keep the creative pen flowing. Sara

Linda-Marie Sweetheart February 7, 2010 at 2:17 PM So sad to hear about this.. poverty and disease are so rampant today.. a well written synopsis of the situation of this beautiful State.... thankxxx for your great comments on my poetry also.. always enjoy your writes Doris.. onto Super Bowl Sunday bash at my house starting about now.. luv.. Linda-Marie..

Phyllis Babcock February 7, 2010 at 1:25 PM It is a sad world with many who are unwilling to help a person in need. I was proud of both my boys when they each sponsored a child through World Vision. In fact the sponsor was my Christmas gift and what a wonderful gift that was. Taking care of the world what a beautiful thought. God Bless Phyl