Speaking Without a Voice (poem) by Abdi-Noor Haji Mohamed (Eagle Of Hope) on AuthorsDen

Reviewed by Victor Buhagiar (Reader)

Reviewed on July 25, 2007

I'm glad you found a good use for the internet, often used for the wrong reasons. Victor

Reviewed by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado

Reviewed on July 25, 2007

(((((HUGS)))))))) and prayers~

As always, your friend/sister in America, Karen Lynn in Texas. :(

Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner

Reviewed on July 25, 2007

Abdi-Noor,

May the rift be fixed soon; I can sense your frustration and ultimately, your sadness. You are ever in my prayers--

(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.

Reviewed by Susan Sonnen

Reviewed on July 25, 2007

excellent~

Reviewed by SHERRY HEIM

Reviewed on July 25, 2007

The power of the pen can often exceed the loudest of spoken words, Abdi-Noor. Your frustration is palpable in this excellent expression of flared emotions. I hope that you get your Visa, but I also understand that it is no easy feat to do so, even when you have family here, though a temporary (travel) Visa should be a whole lot less complicated than a permanent or work Visa would be to obtain. You live in a war torn area and as such, we (U.S.A.) should be offering shelter to those who need to come here to survive, at least until things settle down in their own country. The problem is that we are so over-burdened by the number of "illegal" immigrants that we are unable to offer shelter to those immigrants who truly need it. Taking in people whose countries are in trouble is what America has always done, and for me, our inability to do this right now is my deepest frustration in the argument of the "illegals," and one that gets very little attention. Certainly Somalia and several places in the Middle East have people who need shelter from the wars and dropping bombs and a safe haven for their families. I pray that soon we will be able to find a way to curb the "boarder-runners" so that those who truly need our help will, once again, find the open arms of America and a home, either permanent or temporary, and add a new spice to our ever-changing melting pot of people and cultures. I hope you are able to make it to the conference! Keep safe and be well.
Take care,
Sherry

Reviewed by Mr. Ed

Reviewed on July 25, 2007

I'm writing with a purpose
And with a clarity of vision
I shout in defence of peace

Keep shouting, mo matter the means.

Reviewed by Azrael Raven (Reader)

Reviewed on July 25, 2007

powerful words I especially loved the last line, It conjurs images of silent voices crying in the wilderness of anguish and despair
very well done

Reviewed by Sandie May Joyce

Reviewed on July 25, 2007

Be careful who you talk to on the net, people very often misrepresent themselves. I'm glad you've found your own voice.

Take care.

Sandie May Angel :o)