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African Ambition
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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.

 

A Wellspring Of Human Rights
How Much Aid Does Africa Want
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


African immigration crisis

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 Reviews of "African Ambition"
Reviewed by Janet Caldwell
Reviewed on December 29, 2012
TRUE!!!! xo

Reviewed by Gwen Dickerson
Reviewed on September 26, 2006
"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

Reviewed by Leland Waldrip
Reviewed on September 24, 2006
Impolitic misery is shamefully unheralded.
Best regards,
Leland

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes
Reviewed on September 23, 2006
Thanks for sharing Ian!!

Love Tinka

Reviewed by Regis Auffray
Reviewed on September 23, 2006
A powerful, compassionate and most timely statement, Ian. Thank you. Love and peace to you,

Regis

Reviewed by Elizabeth Taylor (Reader)
Reviewed on September 23, 2006
So few words, so much said.


Reviewed on September 23, 2006
W O W!!!!!!!!!

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

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