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Ghetto Child......another for the innocent
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Ghetto Child......another for the innocent |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA 
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(I know this poem is sad and I certainly hope it does not offend anyone, that is not my intentions...but when I think of the innocent children, born into a life unlike any we will ever know, it breaks my heart. The statistics are overwhelming and many of these children never live to be adults. So, as I step off my soap box, I ask you to read this, then please offer up a prayer for their/our future...thanks  )Ghetto Child Hush little baby Please don’t you cry Your father’s been shot I think he will die The rent is not paid You’ll soon be evicted Your mother’s on crack And you are addicted Hush little baby Don’t say a word The neighbors are fighting Your cries won’t be heard Your brother sells drugs Outside on the street To make some more money So your family can eat Hush little baby Please don’t you cry Gun shots and sirens Your sad lullaby Your clothes are all dirty Your blankets are torn You were cursed from the start To the ghetto were born Have you ever noticed That the words... "Goodbye" "I'm sorry" "I love you" Are so easy to pronounce ...Yet so hard to say ~Javan |
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Wizzard Member
since 2000-02-09
Posts 209 |
Growing up in a bad part of a big city,I have seen way to much of this sadness. You have really captured another side of life (with this writing) that many don`t see and or don`t want to see. My prayer`s are always with our children. Thank`s for sharing this Hoot.< !signature--> Today is the first day of the rest of my life. And the begining of a new one. [This message has been edited by Wizzard (edited 02-17-2000).] |
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Danny Holloway Member Elite
since 2000-01-15
Posts 2034Tulsa, OK |
A sad story to be sure, and well written in your usual excellent style. Ruth, you have a heart full of love! Danny |
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January Flowers Member
since 2000-02-01
Posts 209South Carolina |
This is touching, Ruth, your display of where prayers should certainly be. Many who have not been subjected to those circumstances that many of today's children are being raised in fail to see the necessity of worldwide prayer for such a need. This poem is reality. And your request for prayers is honorable. |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Beautiful poetry about the misfortunes in our society. A lovely innocent child who unfortunately is born into a family with every imaginable problem. James |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
Wow...extremely powerful images portrayed here, Ruth. It's hard to fathom being born into such circumstance...how different a person I might be. Great poem, definately an eye opener. Michael |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
Well Hootie, I thought this poem may be about me....the innocent thing and all..but then, I found a wonderfully written, well thought out piece of work.....very good my dear...you are something else for sure.... |
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Tara Simms Senior Member
since 1999-08-12
Posts 1244Honea Path, SC USA |
Great poem, Ruth! Some people are so busy looking down their noses at those in the ghetto, they don't stop to think about those who have no choice. |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Great poem, Hoot! Well done! |
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Rex Allen McCoy Member Elite
since 2000-01-30
Posts 2863Sippin a Timmy's in London |
Very sad truth you speak of Hoot ... our local schools here have a program that feeds a good breakfast to any children who come to school hungry ... they feed quite a few ... small gesture ... and they need so much more Rex |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Thanks everyone |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Ruth, my heart breaks for all the children born into this kind of life. It is so hard to climb out of the hole that living like this puts you in. and yet most of us go on with our lives...thanks for reminding me. You're the best! |
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Severn Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-17
Posts 7704 |
You inspiring woman. Wonderful! 'Writing sharpens life; life enriches writing' Sylvia Plath |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Powerful and touching, Ruth....and God bless them and us.... Denise |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Very sad, very powerful words Ruth! You never cease to amaze me at how you touch people! God bless you Ruth! <*\\\>< There's only two ways you can go... One way you can save your riches, And the other will save your soul. Rich Mullins |
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wayoutwalt Member Elite
since 1999-06-22
Posts 4870TEXAS (it's all big) |
a very thoughtful and well done work hoot your so good bub |
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mm New Member
since 2000-02-16
Posts 8 |
ITS SO TOUCHING...ITS AMAZING HOW WE TAKE LIFE FOR GRANTED ..JUST COS WE ARE LITTLE BIT MORE PRIVELAGE... WHEN EVER I SEE A CHILD LIKE THAT..MY HEART REACHES OUT TO THEM...BUT WHAT CAN WE DO TO CHANGE THIS TERRIBLE WORLD THAT WE LIVE IN... LOTS OF PEOPLE SAY THAT CHILD WILL BE WASTED JUST LIKE HIS FAMILY...BUT CAN HE HELP IT... HE IS ONLY CUSTOMED TO WHAT HE KNOWS,AND WHAT SURROUND HIM... EXCELLENT POEM |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Once more...thank you everyone for reading and your kind and sincere replies |
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