Five years

Cherry

By Rhiannonw

Sat, 07 May 2016
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12 comments
 

A country torn
and worn
by civil war,
bomb and blast
blood lust and dust
the oppressed oppress,
lash out,
more casualties and stress,
schisms, in-fighting
biting, hating
shooting, gun-drunk
looting, hurting, sunk
in trouble, rubble –
the old, the young, the younger
athirst, with fear and hunger;

but here and there, unseen
shine gems of love and care,
and unexpected helps from prayer,
those labouring with miniscule resources,
in tiredness and sweat
who will not let
the anger, danger, dirt
and opposition
deter from kind compassion
and will not ration
their efforts and their help.

Who will truly lead
to serve the people
not in greed, but selflessly
to draw ahead
away from such distress
and mess?

[IP:Five years]

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Comments

Submitted by celticman on

and yet, the growth of hate, with little regret and the poor see nothing but increased fear. Glad that we live here. 

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thanks for the cherries.
I've thought quite a bit recently about how these scenes put into perspective our grumbles and frustrations with our own land, and its weaknesses and failings in leadership and government. Still glad we're here not there – and can voice our criticisms disagreements! Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Insertponceyfre... on

a thoughtful and lyrical use of the IP - really enjoyed this

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you, Insert. Appreciate that. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

An excellent and topical interpretation of the I.P., Rhiannon. You truly hit the nail on the head.
Well done on the well deserved cherries.

Luigi x

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you, Luigi, the topicalness of 'five years' was very slow coming to me, but then it stuck, probably helped by last evening being in a meeting hearing of many needs and troubles in Syria and Nigeria for prayer, and prayer for those trying to help. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Jane Hyphen on

We all need reminding Rhiannon, it goes on and on and becomes sort of white noise in the world news. Brilliant and hard-hitting.

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you very much, Jane. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by jeand on

Hi Rhiannon

I like the way you use your words in this poem - a steady thump of pain and problems. Thank God for those who are available and willing to selflessly help those in need.

Jean

Jean Day

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you, Jean, and yes indeed, and may it encourage others to try to be likeminded, and let go of hate. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Just read this poem Rhiannon and I say Hear! Hear to all the above comments.

May the kindness of others always be there.

Jenny. 

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you, Jenny. Glad you felt that. Rhiannon