A child begging in the streets
too cold to do more than shiver
a hand outstretched in hope
you turn away unheeding
the chance to help is gone
the moment has vanished
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garbage rotting on the land
forest robbed of it's elegance
earth fallen to destruction
you think how sad it is
but change not your ways
the moment has vanished
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A simple request for equality
a vote that could change
a chance to make a difference
you say "Why bother?"
and do not even try
the moment has vanished
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entire country ravished
starving and dying from disease
unclothed and uncared for
you shake your head in disbelief
but your wallet remains closed
the moment has vanished
~ ~ ~
religious fanaticism
replacing common decency
demeaning women and children
you shrug your shoulders
thinking what can one person do
the moment has vanished
~ ~ ~
A contest entry
- for those who have ME on their favorites by leander.
900 points, ended January 2, 15 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Comments
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This is a very good poem, radiating a strong message throughout the lines... well done!
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this absolutely qualifies for the contest.
i for one dislike author notes greatly- there was no need for them here
as your words in the poem did for the poem what was intended- you showed
a world changing and that the power to affect it positively is in our hands.
nice.
thanks so much..
m
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no need for your author notes...
you get your message through loud and clear.
it is a different take on the prompt
it was enjoyable and reminded me to be greatful and to make an opportunity available.
thank you for this entry
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