Wrongly condemned
To a shortened life
Convicted to a planet
Of hardship and strife
Only can consume
Just a small crumb
So weak and frail
Limbs now are numb
Muscles decline until
Completely wasted
Bitterness of indifference
Is all that is tasted
Nothing left to have
No food or drink
Into oblivion
They all will sink
Starvation is the only
Emotion they can feel
Famine and poverty
Is all too real
Vulnerable bodies weak
With extreme hunger
The only thing known
Since they were younger
Look at the pain frozen
On their lifeless face
Look at annihilation
Of our human race
Each is a victim
With a story to tell
Not living a life
But existing in hell
Author notes
852 million people across the world are hungry, up from 842 million a year ago. Every day, more than 16,000 children die from hunger-related causes--one child every five seconds. In essence, hunger is the most extreme form of poverty, where individuals or families cannot afford to meet their most basic need for food. Most poor people who battle hunger deal with chronic undernourishment and vitamin or mineral deficiencies, which result in stunted growth, weakness and heightened susceptibility to illness. families that live in a poor country cannot grow enough food or earn enough money to buy food, there is nowhere to turn for help.
Written May 19th, 2006
In a list
A contest entry
- Disgust by Sabindi.
300 points, ended May 23, 2006, 3 entries
Gold trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
What did you think
Comments
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Wow!
Wow! So sad, yet so true and a great message to send everyone. Wonderful job on this, Carol!
Kimberly G.
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Thanks Kimberly, when I see those poor starving people it rips my heart out.
~carol
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Thank you The warrior poet for your wonderful comments on this piece, and thanks also for the rose
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Yes indeed for those
children to starve is unfair
When in this country
we have so much to share
for we let so much
surplus go to waste
they would be happy
for just some to taste
Thanks for the comments and applause
~much love~
carol
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Extremely Extreme
It is very sad that so many have to starve
Just the thought alone made me almost barf
No child should have to suffer such a pain
Life can be unfair, but this is just insane
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Thanks so very much for the comment and applaud. It was very much appreciated.
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Wow this is really good!
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thanks SilentbutScreaming, I actually was undecided about the pic I had found three I really liked but the other two seemed a bit too graphic. thanks for reading and commenting.
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Thanks tattered-and-torn, I wish it would hit the soft spots of the governments who have the power to help this poor souls.
thanks so very much for the read and comments.
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Hopefully it will open some eyes every little bit helps. It is so sad that this could happen in this day and age.
thanks so very much for reading and commenting.
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I love the fact that you used a extremly powerful pic to represent your piece and taht makes it even more intense
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Great Work.
This was a really emotional poem. It hit a soft spot in my heart....one of those that rarely anything touches. So sad and touching. You did a really good job of this, and this poem overall was a good read. Keep up the good work and I'll keep reading. Best of luck in your poetic future. <3 -
oh this is all too real. i sure hope this helps to open up some people's eyes. too many people are blind to this.. and most of those people are americans.. even though it's sad to say.
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Yes for I see it every day or hear it from someone, and it makes me want to puke.Brandy3
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That is so very true they can't take it with them but they won't let go of any
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Yes they do and what gets me is they cant spend the money they got in their lifetime, yet they wont help others knowing you cant take it with you when you die.Brandy3
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Thank you so much, That is such a nice thing you do. so many people are poor in the world, and the rich just get richer ignoring the people who need it the most
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I agree with you for so many people gurge in their money, those that are filthy rich and look down at others, because they dont have what they do.I lived poorly as a child, so I feel priveledged to have just a home, that's why I donated the money from my book sales to the place that allowed me to use they're computers for free. I like your poem for it expresses what so many refuse to believe.Brandy3
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This poem was amazing. I don't think there is anything that I could say about it that hasn't already been said. Simply amazing.
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Thanks so much, you have a good thought.
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way to open the eyes of the naive
that is so deep. I wish I could find a way to cure hunger and everything...its so sad seeing that. You should send this to the government or something...it may open their eyes, and if not it was worth a shot...or you can try to get this published...all i know is this is a really great poem... -
Thanks so much joey, it is true it would'nt take much for a country such as the US to send needed food and supplies to help with these people so much is thrown away here anyway.
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this was great, there is so much wrong with the world for instance when i was reading it instantly thought of hotel rwanda it has nothing to do with starvation maybe starvation of the minds but anyways we could be doing so much for the world we have the power as the country of america i mean just look at the money we spend on a war on drugs something that i know could end in one push of a button but no we would rather spend spend i mean we could easily go to columbia or wherever and burn the hell out of every crop no we don't we go to Iraq though anyways i loved the message conveyed take it easy, joey
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I found the pic on the internet while I reading articles about these poor afflicted people. Yes we should all be thankful for our own blessings as so many others have not one. Thanks Rhymie.
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Where in the world did you get that little rip your heart out picture? This really hits home on so many levels. In a nutshell, we should be thankful for our own blessings and reach out to others whenever we can.
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Thank you
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Thanks alot gillionmar, may God bless you also.
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wow- this is wow worthy.
inuyasha
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yes this is truly a verywell written poem ,people round the world need to hear it ,to many people die of hunger and there is no need for this to happen god bless you for writing such a strong piecce on heart wrenching subject keep up the great writing
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Thanks so much for reading, and I am praying also for that day.
My God bless you also.
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EXCELLENT!!!
i truly love your heart for writing such a beautiful poem, i mean it's sad and all, but quite true. it's so sad that we all go around everyday living the way we want to and people in this world are so selfish. and self- centered, i pray that one day we will all change in this area. may god bless you my friend for caring enough to speak for those in need! thanks so much for sharing this poetry full of Gods awesome wisdom!! -
Thanks TwirlGirl
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Thanks so much, I do believe it not the responsabilty of just one but the reponsabilty of all the worlds governments not to turn a blind eye on this tragedy but give up all the surplus that is wasted each day give it to someone that needs it insted of throwing away.
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Thanks so much for your remarkable commentary. Everything you said is entirly true. These people should be living not barely existing. In the US alone thousans upon thousands pounds of food is wasted each day, why can't this be sent to these poverty stricken people for daily substinance, allowing them the right to live on this planet they are deserving of this right also.
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Dear friend,
Very, ermm..original of making up a poem with such a topic, and yet it is true with the facts of life strifing for a living. Either way, how can the world save billions of people, when we are in trouble of keep our living. (I mean some of us are poor as well.)It is true that we are lucky enough to be a country whereas we can have suitable meals and have something to dress ourselves, but we all humans sometimes fail to do something in our lives. We should blame the goverment's mislead and the way they spend their money on.
We all wish that this pain and the suffering of all people will come to the end, but we all know that we are hopeless and there is not a possiblity of us helping each individual, with us powerless to run this whole world!
Never the less I am very grateful to stop by and read this poem, as this will represent the poor and will bring this up to our minds that even though we think we are in poverty, in some countries they haven't got enough food, fluid or clothing to cover our bits by.
Thank you for this great write and hopefully I will come by once again and read more of your work!
Shattered Image
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This was a very excellant poem!!! I loved it!!! It was amazing! Keep up the good work!!!
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fo sho... ho bo
they say the death of one man is a tragedy. they death of 1000 is a statistic. and i really dont think people grasp exactly whats happening in some parts of the world, and our completely apathetic policies towards them. were actually fools not to help, if you look at the economics of it, they give us a shit ton of crops we use for value added products, if we could give them the better technology FREE OF CHARGE it would actually come compLETELY back to us, and the global prices of commodities would fall... and lord knows we love commercial products.... okay okay enough about the econ rant, now to your amazing poetry...
the last stanze is by far my favorite. there is enough going on in those short 17 words to make your head spin. youve outlined the difference between surviving (existing) and living. its true, rocks exist, dirt exists, but people should be LIVING. youve also made their strife real and brought right to our doorsteps where it cannot be ignored. as well as their humanity, they have stories, and they are being denied the most basic of all essentials, human dignity. and their current status: hell, where theres no time to think but be tortured and destroyed...
its excellent
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Thank you so much It is so true it will have little impact on those that have the power to end this suffering. But every little bit could save a life.
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Its good that poems like this are being written - and such a shame that they have so little impact on the important people. I feel no need to criticise anything here, I dont think that is why you post it. I think it really captures the emotion well. we should never forget the plite of these people.
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Thank you so much Ace that is very commendable!
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very well done
This is really sad. It made me cry.
I feel so sorry for those kids. I wish that I could help them but being only 11 I have no money to send them. When I get older I will help them I promise.
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Thanks honey it is so true we all are quilty so some extext.To let this go on is so sad,and hard to fathom that in these times we as member of the human race still allow this to happen. I shed many tears over this but I alone can not save them but hopefully by spreading the word maybe the world as a whole can.
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thanks for your heartfelt comments I truly hope something will be done I know as individuals we are powerless to make enough change on our own but maybe as a nation something more can be done. Something truly needs to be done.
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shocking
a shocking read and yet one that compels you to continue, as shoul dbe ,to the end.why .why why.........and yet we continue to waste so much.my god i want to pick those children up and ever so gently give them the love and attention they need but ashamed as i am to admit it,i do nothing. as most of you other readers do,am i afraid to leave my loving family my home ..the safety and security i have here?? yes i am so ashamed to say it but it is true yet shall i shake my head and shed a tear? yes ...butit is not enough,it never will be. -
This is one of the greatest poems I've ever read in my life. Seriously. Of course, the form and the flow and the rhyme are good, the poem sounds awesome and it is great all in all. But what really gives it valor is the idea it presents. It is horrible and painful, I at least suffer for those families and those children, but right now I am unable to do much. However, one of my dreams is to actually do something, try to change this heartbreaking situation. You created a true work of art, a meaningful and strong poem, a cry out to the world, a call to the minds. The last stanza is the most powerful. I respect you so much right now, and I think that if this waking up and this understanding of the situation millions of people are going through every day of our comfortable lives, will reach everyone, something will be done. Something must be done!
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Thanks so much. If more people noticed and took action maybe there would be some hope for these poverty stricken souls. Thanks for the read comments and applaud.
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I agree with you fully. Yes you never know what these poor suffering souls could have become. We have so much food wasted here in the US it seems such a tragedy not to help these people. Food wasted here could save lives elsewhere. thanks for the read.
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It's powerful stuff
I really liked this poem. It's good that people actually write about these things so that they are noticed by the world. The health issues going on in Africa are something that needs to be taken care of and because of people like you the problem is being recognized by others. Amazing. : )
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These are things we often wish to turn away from.It is enough to put you off that big dinner you were about to eat!
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Great poem .I do hope that all the leaders who are talkin about cutting funds to the african nations read this . It is really a pity that these children who could have grown into successfull people with great lives , suffer only because they happen to be on the wrong side of the planet.Keep writing
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thanks for the info, thanks for spreading the word.
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Thanks so much for for reading and your comments.
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so beautifully sad.. it pulls on heartstrings.. and makes you want to do something about it.
a really pwerful and importtant poem.
well done for featuring it.. it is well written as well as needing to be read..
all my love
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Thanks Jamie for taking the time to read it, thanks for the applaud
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Wonderful
This broke my heart. Starvation is a real concern, this poem got it across. Wonderful job, and good luck. Keep writing, eventually society shall awaken. -
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Only a tear!
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I agree with you 100% I tell my kids that too. thanks for the read and comments.
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I almost cried. I am a firm believer that if you get it you eat it. If my children won't eat what I give them they can have peanut butter sand. Not pb&j just pb for two weeks with no milk. They will appreciate what they have and not complain about what they have but be thankful they have anything! GREAT WORK!!!!! -
Thanks Hope we all know it exists but many turned their heads and act like it doesn't. It hurts so much to see those little faces filled with pain.
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Thanks a bunch for your comments and applaud, We are the "lucky" ones as you put it, we waste so much when others have none that need should truly be met.
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i really do not know what to say after reading this. i know it exists, even here in the states which is suppose to be the wealthiest of nations. it sickens me to know of this and even more when i see it in a child's face. thank you for writing this and making more people aware of the situation. hope2makeit
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I love it completely..
I am in awe. It is true, we are oblivious. We are the 'lucky' ones if that is the best way to put it. We have so much yet they have not a morsel of food. Thats what they need, and that need should be met. I love all of it. You speak the truth plainly with your words. I like that. -
thanks so very much for your comments and applaud. thanks for taking the time to read it.
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these words need to be said, and heard, thank you
you had me with fewer verses, do not let me off the hook, make this hurt me more, this indifference.
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Thanks shzoosy every little bit does count. thanks for reading and commenting.
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Thanks a lot Polly for the comments and applaud, thanks for reading I really do appreciate it.
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Thanks so much for reading and commenting it is very much appreciated.
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this was a very deep and moving poem.... thank you for bringing iy to our attention, every little bit counts,,peace shzoosy
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This is a very powerful poem with a message that must get out into the world today. You did an excellent job of bringing forth a part of society that a lot of people just want to forget about. -
Indeed it is an important subject of concern, some one has to bring this topic you did it i am happy for that..i liked
Vulnerable bodies weak
With extreme hunger
The only thing known
Since they were younger
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Thanks so much. you see this every day and it is disgusting to see these people die each day when we here in the US have so much surplus that goes to waste.
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Exactly what I am looking for
I am in absolute awe at this most powerful heartfelt poem. You are the first entrant in my contest and its going to take a lot to beat this one you wrote. I am all too aware of the poverty that exists in third world country. I come from a third world country myself and have seen first hand exactly what you describe in your comment and poem. I applaud you from the depths of my soul and good luck in my contest!!! You wrote this outstandingly.
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