Their Faces Tell It All!

Let us unite to help those whose faces reveal pain, hunger and poverty!

 

 

 

 

 

Author's Note

Their Faces Tell It All!

Emptiness, scars of pain, lines on many a face,
Are defined as harsh, soulful, difficult to erase.
Mothers, children wait at wells of abandonment.
Their survival hinges on grace instead of disgrace.

Mothers lovingly grasp babies in weakened arms,
Clutched, protected, and kept safely hidden from harms.
Loud cries, robbed of joy, pierce day, shatter quiet.
Lamentations, wailing, sound loudly death's alarm.

Pitiful is plight yet broken spirits bravely hang on.
Life is, bleak, sunrise reveals a darkened dawn.
Husbands, fathers are buried in premature of graves.
Chants of sorrow, funeral dirges are most common song.

Is hope of healing possible for such a lot?
Mankind labels them as an unfit, ugly blot.
Shall brothers in spirit extend a helping hand?
Tired eyes search to find answers in battles fought.

We must search for answers together; me and you.
Strive to overcome nation's plight with projects new.
With spirit of brotherhood, extend love and kindness.
Let us snuff out the past with a revived world view!

We must say,

"I WILL BE THERE"!

Sheila Bowyer Kline
Crying for the brokenhearted!

Reviews

[Ellen Hammond]

A very thought provoking, compassionate poem from a heart that needs to be heard. Often people say, "Well, I am only one person so what would I be able to do?" But if every person reached out to lend a helping hand to even one less fortunate soul, love and kindness would spread like wildfire to touch the hearts around the world.

Good rhyme and meter here, and a great message!

[Jetta Zippora]

Beautiful, vivid, and very moving. Great write, friend! :)

[Kelley]

This was heart wrenching but you made you point
quite clear. I loved your poem and thoughts of compassion
Sheila.

Thanks for sharing.

Kelley

[george knox]

what wonderful feeling, so sad, moving..yet hopeful.. wonderfully written

[Lena M. P.]

A very emotional, heartfelt write. Each of us given a wake up call to all the suffering around us. Inspiring.

[emmajoy]

A beautifully written compassionate poem. I think this says what should be said about unselfishness, empathy and more .. and, it's been worded in sweet tho intense sincerity.

I'll be there with you .. just call.

Wonderful, dear friend, wonderful.

[Jason]

ohh my dearest sheila...

Your heart is really on display here.. Your sincere nature is of pure beauty alone, and put together with your brilliant writing style make for some truly remarkable works of art. and we can go ahead and add this to that list. brillant work cuz!

[Ladysue]

Wow, you really got to the heart here. A very compassionate piece with strong message. Excellently done...

[Jeff Miller]

Great rhyme scheme and the meter was good. What a great message! I loved this piece

[Georgia Gypsy]

This feels of so much more than broken hearted...i feel the horror of how people treat each other everyday....not only those in love but those who feel the need to continually cause each other pain.
Great job with this deeply written piece.
-kelli

[Mark]

I am simply speechless, Sheila, and you know how hard that is to do. Next to this magnificent work, any praise I might think to offer would pale in comparison. Dam'fine, gal!