voice poem : poverty
we have been stroked by it's handle,
not felt it's sharp knife .
our hearts moan because we do not have the latest iphone !
but have we stopped to see the cries of those without home ?
they come to our doors desperate for help .
but all we do is dismiss them with a rude yelp .
dont be harsh to the orphan and the needy .
but some of us do not heed this and whip them with a steel rod .
through the whole world we cannot feed .
we should not refrain from doing a good deed .
and prevent from drowning in a pool of greed .
we should help those who need .
and be a friend in need is a friend indeed !
they are poor ,
they dont have anything to eat .
while the rich are enjoying tea with biscuits and sweets .
they only need your help ,
not your whole life to give .
they deserve to be living in homes .
not desperate for shelter and groan !
Shah, Anup. “Causes of Poverty.” Global Issues. 12 Nov. 2011. Web. 01 Apr. 2012. <http://www.globalissues.org/issue/2/causes-of-poverty>.
i enjoyed reading this poem for a number reasons. not only did you use specific examples to show how the people are in need, but you also gave examples of how the rich can help but choose not to. i loved the use of the various onomatopoeias like "groan" and "yelp". the language use helped deliver the message clearly and effectively. overall the poem was touching and people should pay more attention to what they have than what they dont have. great job.
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