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0 posted 2001-09-09 05:20 PM


Children of Apathy.

Unemployed without a clue,
With no ideas of what to do,
These ageing children lack the drive,
To keep their fragile souls alive.

Monday morning at the dole,
Or facing life with no parole,
They can’t percieve a good career,
Interviews their greatest fear.

Bills mount up and money’s tight,
So they’re forced to sell themselves at night,
In depression they seem so weak,
Stuck in a cycle so grim and bleak.


Zu  

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1 posted 2001-09-09 05:41 PM


wow, i've always loved ur poems, this adds on 2 the ever-growing list of favs. nice job

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2 posted 2001-09-10 01:13 AM


Oo I like this one, Andrew. You go into many aspects of soceity without overdoing it at all. I definitely like the last few lines. There is a lot of power behind these words and a lot of truth as well.

Wow, thanks for the read. Hope to see many more soon.  

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3 posted 2001-09-10 03:13 AM


So they’re forced to sell themselves at night,
In depression they seem so weak,


ooooh...this is a very confronting issue. its sad and frustratingly infuriating to know that there are still kids out there forced to work the streets at night. deep thoughts here zu, well done on the poem ol' chap!

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4 posted 2001-09-10 04:22 PM


Thanks for all the replies, I really appreciate the support  
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5 posted 2001-09-16 02:31 AM


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Awesome write, Zu.
Loved the issue you tackled- SO true.
As always- Super job!

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Never say die.

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6 posted 2001-09-29 01:15 AM


This was a really good read Zu.  You've captured real life situations here.  Excellent work.  keep em coming

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7 posted 2001-09-29 02:21 AM


in its simplicity SO realistic...well done Zu...i liked it LOTS
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8 posted 2001-09-29 05:26 PM


Thank you for all your wonderful replies  

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9 posted 2001-10-21 06:52 PM


you're very welcome for my wonderful reply  


but anyway, I love this poem Zu. you manage to address all major topics without stepping on toes (so to speak of course). you're an awesome writer, and I hope to read more by you soon!!

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