The Children Suffer

The chill rains fall,
the tents flood,
families huddle for warmth.
The children of Gaza,
the children of Nigeria suffer.
Will humankind ever learn,
engraved sorrow on our
souls burn. ~
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Etgen-Baker Avatar
January 4, 2026 at 7:25 AM
a deep, thought provoking poem and commentary on suffering, especially of children. Faving.
Elliott Avatar
January 5, 2026 at 2:38 PM
Thank you so much, Sara, for reading and Faving my poem, this means a lot to me. Happy New Year blessings to you & Bill
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