Sunday, 7 August 2016

Crises

Shocking to think in our advanced world that this is allowed to continue.



In 
abject
 poverty
women trudge
earthenware pots
balanced on heads
fetching water
not fit for
consumption
many dying of
starvation.
Violent conflicts
guns rat tat tattle
follow the red dot
see where it stops
eye sight  down
the rifle barrel,
a young girl
takes aim,
with blood,
her hands
are stained.

© Julian Clarke 2016

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  1. J Cosmo Newbery7 August 2016 at 12:13

    There is much to fix in this world.

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    1. Julian7 August 2016 at 13:16

      Thank you for passing by and leaving your thoughs

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  2. Jae Rose7 August 2016 at 12:32

    I love how you have crafted the shape of this poem - quite literally - how the world can define us and quietly destroy us should circumstance be cruel

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  3. Rosemary Nissen-Wade7 August 2016 at 13:11

    Indeed yes, a terrible situation!

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  4. Mary7 August 2016 at 13:27

    This is painful to read...but unfortunately a painful slice of what life is like for some today.

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    1. Julian7 August 2016 at 16:34

      absolutley Mary, and thank you for your remarks, always appreciated

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  5. Susan7 August 2016 at 15:09

    ...aiming down that rifle barrel is how the world's crises distort people's finest instincts ... I like to think we're working on this, but it may only be a drop in the ocean of oppression. AS if there weren't enough to share!

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    1. Julian7 August 2016 at 16:37

      As you say we're working on this and if only one drop in the ocean helps just one person then it's been worthwhile. Thank you for commenting, Susan.

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  6. Sanaa Rizvi7 August 2016 at 15:13

    Such a wonderful form here!
    Beautifully executed.

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    1. Julian7 August 2016 at 16:38

      Thank you so much for your kind comment, Sanaa.

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  7. scotthastiepoet7 August 2016 at 17:37

    Don't think I've been here before? But this is very well achieved Julian and has a real freshness of creative spirit too... I shall be back for more, for sure... With Best Wishes Scott

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    1. Julian7 August 2016 at 18:12

      I am pleased you enjoyed this piece Scot, thank you for taking the time to leave your comment.

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  8. Sherry Blue Sky7 August 2016 at 18:50

    You write this with such clarity, you make us see it. It is hard to understand why we have not evolved from this. So we'll written.

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    1. Julian7 August 2016 at 19:26

      Hello Sherry, thank you and I'm pleased that you felt this way about it.

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  9. Sumana Roy8 August 2016 at 04:43

    The Drought has stricken...in land & in heart...what is dangerous is everyone is adapting to it except perhaps a few conscientious hearts, the only light in the time of darkness...

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  10. Julian8 August 2016 at 06:52

    Thank you, Sumana, your comments always carry thought, much appreciated.

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  11. ZQ8 August 2016 at 18:44

    Great narration of our times.
    ZQ

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  12. dsnake19 August 2016 at 01:31

    it's really sad to learn that young children are recruited and trained as soldiers and killers. and the money to buy arms can be better used to build infrastructure. but such is the way the world is heading and perhaps education is the way out of this.
    a very real-world poem, Julian.

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    1. Julian9 August 2016 at 08:50

      It is so very sad. Thank you for dropping by and leaving your thoughts.

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