Orphaned.. Poem by Deepak Calyampoondi

</>Blessed are those with a father and mother,
But i do not have one, either,
Blessed are those who have a family time,
But i sit alone when i have to dine.
Blessed are those who have a brother or sister,
But i long for one, my life is rather bitter.
Blessed are those who have many near and dear,
But i have nothing but a life filled with tears.
Blessed are those who have good memories to cherish,
But all i have is craving, i wish i could perish.
Blessed are those who have homes to live,
But i find shelter which the streets could give.
Blessed are those who are sent to school,
But i'm denied education, i'm an uneducated fool.
Blessed are those who have people to care,
But i was orphaned, has anyone ever cared? .