Poverty

This poem is in the perspective of a child in poverty. I actually written it in 2011-2012

I breathe in the harsh winters cold,

as I sit upon the ground and weep, 

I'm alone and sore,

from my travels that I have took upon  the earth

I maybe small and young,

but my living is worth not more then a dollar to you,

I cry for my mother to hold me,

yet shes not there,

I cry for a father to teach me,

but there's no place to teach,

The summers are lonesome,

I have no friends,

I work all day to survive and gather the foods

and search hours for fresh water

My feet are bleeding, and cut with wounds

unbearable to walk without roars of pain

The tears that have fallen are enough to clean my wounds

Why Isn't anyone helping me?

Why do I half to suffer the pain, and not anyone else?

Why can't I have a mother who can hold me and sing me a lullaby, so I can finally sleep, 

without the harsh ground causing me pain

I cannot learn without a father to teach me

yet I learn on my own

Its hard to breathe, I'm losing sight of all things and all creatures around me

My hearing has left but yet I still try to move

I pray to God with the rest of the strength that I have,

Please help me

I'm a child who needs.

Reviews

[Saravanan Evu]

Awesome Poetry...
Heart Touching Line : Why can't I have a mother who can hold me and sing me a lullaby.

Keep Writing!

[Demii]

Aweh Thank you so much!

[Sreenath]

when i read this i was literally sad, there are lot of human beings out there who are poor and die without food yet we humans keep fighting with in our self. let me come to the poem extremely superb theme strong subject to dig upon ... great mixture of emotion and powerful words.. enjoyed reading it .. keep smiling .... peace :)

[Demii]

Thank's a lot for reading. & Exactly its pretty sad to see certain situations unfold. I appreciate your feed back very kind :)

[Miss Sharon]

Oh...I can feel this clean down to my toes! You've written with such intensity one hopes with all their heart this write is not autobiographical! But if it is....please know that I am a friend who knows how to pray. ~Sharon

[Demii]

Thank you so much. This isn't about me or anyone I know. Poverty is just a really important topic for me, and I felt the need to share with others what it's like certain places. Thanks a lot I value your opinion.

[Miss Sharon]

I AM relieved to know this write was not about you Demii! But there are such sad stories that make up the lives of many people in our crazy world. ~Sharon

[Amulya Bhardwaj]

Fisrt of all *claps* to write something on such important plot!!
secondly, very well written... good one!!

[Demii]

Thank you! I truly appreciate it. :)

[~]

Demii, a very sad theme you have chosen to write about. You have poured your heart out. I can feel the misery quenching the life out of this little one and it hurts.. well done!

[Demii]

This subject is really a powerful subject for me, I really wanted people to see the difference and understand how easy their lives can be compared to people in poverty. Its honestly sad. I appreciate the view and you're feedback! I'm glad it touched you.

[~]

Beautiful souls can see and care and you seem to be one. Keep up the good work.

[Demii]

Thank you so much !!

[Cool Girl]

This was so touching!! Wow, you've been an excellent writer for a long time. You indeed have talent! Amazing job my dear friend! I'm impressed :)

[Demii]

Aweh thanks so much xx! & aweh I appreciate that, I try hah! Same to you hun :)

[Cool Girl]

You're welcome!! Take care :)