While attention has been diverted by situations in Iraq, Afghanistan, Egypt, Tunisia, the climate change arguements, financial crisis we forget the plight of many Africans.
Hunger has taken his family,
War has taken his legs and eyes,
All he wants is to know once more
The taste of clean water before he dies.
"All he wants is to know once more
The taste of clean water before he dies."
Circumstance can make us realize that many basic things, often taken for granted, are actually priceless treasures! Powerfully, well stated, Ian!
Reviewed by Jane Rodway (Reader)
Reviewed on September 24, 2006
Yes, a poem showing the strength in simplicity of words, my favorite kind-this is very true, and the sad part is that it keeps happening and their governments are insanely corrupt. Thanks for adding this and keeping people aware-love and peace, Michelle
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The taste of clean water before he dies."
Circumstance can make us realize that many basic things, often taken for granted, are actually priceless treasures! Powerfully, well stated, Ian!
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Leland
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(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.
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