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The Urban Refugee by Hariharan Balakrishnan Sunday, March 12, 2006 Rated "G" by the Author. Share Print Save Become a Fan These are impressions of an event remembered from long ago in 1971.
Type or Paste your work here... THE URBAN REFUGEE Way back in nineteen seventy one As I came to that tri-junction On the busy roads of Berhampur I saw the lean and famished bitch Sitting on its bony haunches It did not care for whizzing cars Nor did it mind the mindless bikes Fear had no place in her tiny heart The lowly despised nobody’s bitch I stopped my scooter for a while To see what makes it fearless And then I saw the mother in her Sitting next to her new-born pup Hit by a bike, or was it a truck? No blood, entrails- just lifeless form Then I saw the streak of tears Down the cheeks of the one without fears The same tears- and the same haunch That moved me in that paper-picture Of the hungry mother, the refugee On her way to Bangladesh Hariharan Balakrishnan 06.03.2002

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Reviewed by Ruth Rey	8/18/2007

Very well-written and most touching poem! Sunny regards, Deborah




Reviewed by Muhammad Al Mahdi	8/12/2007

This, again, is a masterful statement, a remarkable sketch of something primal, essential, deep.




Reviewed by Cynth'ya cynthyaspeaks@gmail.com	11/29/2006

If you ever read Tennesee Williams' plays, I'd say you were a student of capturing the rare pain of unspoken emotion in the way you depict and describe the human condition. The world laughs and cries the same way. . .and you've absolutely driven it to a whole new level here with "the Urban Refugee"! blessin's, cynth'ya lewis reed




Reviewed by Nordette Adams	11/28/2006

You express this so well that it's destined to draw emotion from the sensitive reader. Thank you. ~~Nordette




Reviewed by Christelle Harris	11/9/2006

Wow....that touched a chord deep in me. I'm going through some things, and it brought it home. Amamzing and beautiful.




Reviewed by J M	10/10/2006

Powerful poem with great emotions all ways...




Reviewed by Amy Avatar	6/1/2006

I see the picture. Very sad. Good poem. Amy Ramdass




Reviewed by Huda Orfali	5/26/2006

A shocking story and a most wonderful poem God bless you for sharing




Reviewed by George Carroll	5/25/2006

We have a lot to learn from our animal friends.




Reviewed by Peter Paton	5/25/2006

Hariharan There is no love like a mother's love....and your exquisite poem espouses it all... Peter




Reviewed by ~Indigo~ Elga	5/2/2006

Dear Hariharan, With your words you paint and capture the undeniable heartache and the true extent of a mothers unconditional love. Exceptional writing. warm hugs Elga




Reviewed by Jerry Bolton (Reader)	5/2/2006

Damn. Nothing abstract or lifeless about THIS poem. The lifesized portrait you gave us will stay with me for quite some time. You can believe that. So good.




Reviewed by Shoma Mittra	4/18/2006

strong imagery with intense poetry makes this a very powerful piece.




Reviewed by William Bonilla	4/11/2006

I am at awe with the way you exressed your feeling here This is an outstanding write You had placed me at the scene, of your vision William Peace




Reviewed by Crystal Silver Angel (Reader)	3/13/2006

Yes, I feel the descriptions are so filled with graphic imagery in color and feel, I feel as if I was there.. Excellent, my friend... joanne




Reviewed by Regis Auffray	3/12/2006

A most compelling poetic account that draws the reader in and insists on a reaction of one's soul. Thank you for sharing this gift. Love and peace to you, Regis




Reviewed by Susan Sonnen	3/12/2006

This is heartbreaking. You wrote it so well...thank you. Susan