the name says it all orphan age
they are orphans from birth
until they reach that age
that is how they got the name orphanage.
have you ever thought of the aches and pains
that they have gone through.
unlike me or you.
'we had parents' whether they were bad or good
we could not be misunderstood
but these children never had that chance
people would look at them and turn their glance.
they were also known as 'children of prey'
for the abuse would not go away.
they would be behind fences
in their ragged torn clothes
a disgusting sight to behold.
the urine stench would tickle your nose
as they held on the fence
in that sorrowful pose.
natted hair, dirty hands and faces.
torn shoes with no laces.
asking all who passed by
if they cared if they 'lived or died'.
people would hide their faces in shame
wondering if they could ever be the same.
for now these faces haunted them
wherever they would go.
and the love these kids would never know.
this is not an orphanage, but a house of horror
for these children there is no tomorrow.
they say the times have changed drastically
but that is something i do not see.
let's tear down these places
who steal childrens dreams
and let them live a life that's clean.
It's sad to see the bad seed take over so quick on some young ones in life. I don't understand when you may try to reach out to some of the misfortioned ones and still get bit in the a..
Many feel the same way but very few takes a step or at least a small one make to change. Nice theme well expressed.
I just loved the note in which you end the poem.This is a delicate matter which should be handled with great care..I wish and pray that a day will come where every one can have their own lovely kindergarten.. Nice..10+++ regards Shan
a heartfelt write on a very touching subject...why are they becoming houses of horror..no one to question...a great piece
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
have you ever thought of the aches and pains that they have gone through. unlike me or you. less said is beeter as they are experiencing and suffering our curse on them..sonicely put....10 read mine child.......good wishes