Refugees

Escaping War

Refugees

They run from the bombs,

avoiding invading soldiers,

as they run through fields.

Taking with them

all they can carry in the escape,

to find a home and safe place.

Stopped at borders

begging for help

yet often rejected.

We hear the reasons

and are given excuses

of why there is no help.

Have they not looked into the eyes of the child.

Author's Note

What is happening now in Europe happened to my love when she escaped Vietnam into China. Today's refugees bring great pain to my heart.

Reviews

[Autumn Lyric]

Such thoughts impress upon my mind daily as I look into the media and see the raw pain and destruction that others must contend with. The human family is hurting...Thank you for sharing!

[Willard Wells]

Thank you for be one of the humans that understands.

[barrywatkins]

The real condemnation of mankind is that such a word as refugee even exists in language.

That last line cuts to the heart.

Barry

[Willard Wells]

That line was the base of the piece. I worked from there with my feelings and that was where it fit in the end. I agree about the word, but like war I expect it will forever be part of our vernacular. Thank you for reading my words.

[Rudi J.P. Lejaeghere]

Thank you for sharing this true words. It's indeed a sad thing to happen. :) Rudi

[Willard Wells]

The world is a beautiful place with ugly people bringing scars to the face of humanity. Thanks for visiting and commenting.

[Rudi J.P. Lejaeghere]

You're welcome. :) Rudi

[Hakim]

This is a refreshing poem because not many people have written about this topic. Its very insightful. hopefully these issues get resolved sooner rather than later.

[Willard Wells]

Thank you for your kind words and taking time to read my work.

[Valentine]

Yes, and the news says...that they will still not open their gates. Valentine

[Willard Wells]

This goes far beyond Hungary. Our own people are reluctant to help. Thanks for reading and commenting.

[Perkele.7885]

Have they not looked into the eyes of an open weary displaced and vulnerable soul!

[Willard Wells]

Apparently not Raj. Everyone is concerned about themselves and how the refugees will affect their lives. Nothing but selfish souls walking the earth ignoring the suffering and pain of the world. Thank you for being a human Raj and having some empathy for the suffering of the world. Also for visiting and commenting.

[Chirag Kumar]

You have raised a very serious issue here. Refugees are being treated in an inhuman way. Your poem reminded me of Aylan Kurdi. Sad write

[Willard Wells]

I think Aylan Kurdi got me thinking when it happened and since then it has been on my mind. Thank you for reading and commenting.

[Robert]

I cant imagine placing myself in their shoes, how awful it must be to flee your own country into the unknown of another. Nicely said Willard.

[Willard Wells]

Thank you for your kind words and stopping by my work. There is great sadness in the world at this time. At least to those willing to look outside their own personal world.

[Coyote Poetry]

This is not a new problem. President Clinton send me to Africa three times for the refugees in Africa in the nineties. My unit brought food and water, a medical team. War and starvation. Create homeless and displaced people. Cure is simple. Quit spending 1.2 trillion on war and change the world by the kindness of water, food and medical help. Kindness can break down separation and old hate. A powerful poem my friend. The cure is simple. Send food, water and medicine. Not soldiers and guns. Thank you for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote

[Willard Wells]

You have spoke true words of what it would take to end the problem. I have yet to determine how the dirt of the world seems to hold value over human life. I also find myself very sick feeling over this. Thank you for your comments and visiting my work.

[Coyote Poetry]

Hard to grasp. I believe every life had value. I pray the next generation does better than we did. This generation devalue life and we should ensure all life had chance and opportunity.

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i cannot imagine how difficult it is for those trying to find hope in another country...i've read and watched news clips for years about refugee crises around the world...a palpable write, leaving one with a heaviness in the chest and a pit in the stomach...

[Willard Wells]

Thank you for visiting and your commenting. The refugee issues is growing daily. I hope this issue pushes our governments to step up the settling of conflict in that part of the world.

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me too, Willard...you are welcome