Every evening on the news we hear of death and suffering. We can see this in our backyards and alley ways. Children die, beaten by their parents. Life is hard but harder for many. Drive by's and rape, theft and murder. When living in this kind of darkness, where does the light come from? Where do we find the strength?
Dreams have wings, but they are often clipped by the ravages of reality. This poem expresses the weight of the darkness and the longing for the light.
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its really great poem it describes where i am . i loved it
jenna
you are a good writing keep up the good work i loved it
holly
this is soooo good. but really sad as well
jasen
wow
amanda
very good and descriptive! A+
darien
This poem really touched me , i think it represents that some people don't have some one to turn to and they don't have someone to care for or someone to care for them?
sera
Wow this made me want to cry and thank god at the same time . i love it
Adam
I loved your poem. The painful but feasible and realistic examples fill my heart with passion and joy. You are a fantastic writer. I really enjoyed reading this poem with my undivided heart.
Julia
I love your poem
keisha
that poem was very heart felt
Dara
wow, thats a good poem. Its dark and made me think alot. Good poem. I like it.
Stephanie
This is how I feel sometimes becuz of what happen to me 30 yrs ago. This poem really touched my heart & made me shed tears. Sometimes I wonder what really happens & when watching the news & you hear about a child was harmed it makes me cry no child should ever be harmed. Thanxs,& Have a wonderful day.
Chantelle
I really loved it, Great job it is sadly so true.
AJ
This is an amazing poem keep up the good work.
jasmine
it was great
Rachael
Wow, this poem was amazing. I like it a lot, even though it's sad
kelly
thats so pretty. and sad. i love it. peace.
Cheyne
I just have to say this poem gave me a tingling feeling of reality.
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