Between Heaven and Hell

By skinner_jennifer

Wed, 03 Feb 2016
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Mama ain't bridged no gaps

between heaven and hell,

given up the fight,

Papa wounded by butchery

in a bloodstained land;

vowed to locate

some safe haven,

a harbor of protection

though randomly unplanned,

venturing like vagabonds we was;

 

sucked into a vacuum of despair,

whilst women with swollen bellies

sit and ponder their fate;

now indifferent to male passions

once an aphrodisiac,

captivated no more in this filthy hole,

discouraged by refuge scattered

like leaves on an Autumn day,

tossed in all directions

as we do ponder our fate.

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Submitted by Rhiannonw on

I take it this is meant as the voice of a refugee child in a camp, or scattered from a camp, Jenny.
No easy answer. Maybe the West looked golden, maybe some deliberately painted false pictures of what could be found or taken, without encouraging a realistic awareness of what was going to be involved from the incomers and the receivers …

I think, above all I long for a resolution of conflict, and human kindness in those far off lands they are fleeing, which we can only pray may yet come, and some wisdom how to handle the refugee crisis, with its many ramifications. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Weefatfella on

The grass always seems greener elsewhere. Sadly it isn't always the case. It's even worse when we fall into despair. A very emotive piece Jenny. I hope this child finds an escape.

Thank you, Weefatfella.

I might not like what you say but I will defend to the death your right to say it.

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi there Rhiannon,

I know what you mean about those poor refugees. Yet this poem wasn't really about anyone in particular, it was just random thoughts that came into my mind and thinking about what a dangerous world we live in today.

I too want world peace and hope that all people can be given freedom to build their safe havens and not have them torn apart, where everything is lost and they have to start all over again.

Thank you so much for your kind comment and many thanks for reading.

Jenny.

 

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Weefatfella,

I was pondering on a poem, when this came into my head. I was just trying to see a bad situation from a child's perspective...wondering what thoughts might be going through the child's head, though it's not about anyone in particular.

Glad you could get the sense of what I was writing and many thanks for reading and letting me know.

Jenny.

 

Submitted by loquaciousicity on

Many are living in heaven on earth... and most of those at the expense of the masses living in hell on earth...

Excellent write!!

Terry

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

You have a valid point Terry and I'm glad you found this of interest.  Many thanks for reading and showing your appreciation of this poem.

Jenny.

 

Submitted by Silver Spun Sand on

Jenny - you have highlighted, so eloquently, a number of issues pertaining to life, as it is today...the Zika situation, of course, plus the plight of countless refugees from various troubled regions of our globe, uppermost in our minds at present.  A thoughtful poem, with much written between its lines.

Tina

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Tina,

It is all so tragic that so many have had their lives put in ruin through no fault of their own. To have to start again with nothing, is so heartbreaking especially for the young who don't understand.

So many thanks for taking the time to read Tina and leave a comment. I hope you have a good Friday and Weekend.

Jenny.

 

Submitted by jeand on

Hi Jenny

I like the way you shaped this poem, and fit the lines to the subject matter. It is a difficult subject for all sorts of reasons, and no easy answer.

Jean

Jean Day

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

I agree Jean, it is such a difficult subject and I appreciate you taking the time to read this poem and leave a comment.

By the way I'm glad you thought the shape of the poem worked, it always helps to know.

Many thanks.

Jenny. smiley