I cry for parents who’re so busy
They never have any time to play
I cry for children whose childhood were
Suppressed or spoilt or stolen away
I sob for girls who become mothers
Long before they are really ready
I wail for boys who become fathers
Long before they can keep things steady
I shed tears for that sad little girl
Who doesn’t know the warmth of mother’s love
I howl and I bawl for that mad boy
Whose lone father is the One above
My eyes bleed for the indignity
God rescue us from insanity!
The family as an istitution is in trouble.Howard may God see your tears and bring hope and healing to hurting families. This is a super poem!
Family structure is so important, but these days alot of kids grow up missing a part of that dynamic - or all of it. My heart goes out to them as well, because I know how that feels.
Weeping for certain. So many children growing without love. I myself was one. Yet now priorities are just so wrong and material possessions are put first. The whole world needs to grow some roses and start smelling them before it is too late! Thank you Howard your wisdom shines
A very powerful write with a meaningful message. A vivid depiction of inequities in life. A great poem of compassion and empathy.10+++++
Heart-wrenching cry straight from the poet's soul to the readers' souls. A prayer- a plea- an outraged cry- a weeping. 10+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++==
This poem has a lot of depth. It's not just a cry for the family but for the whole mankind. Universal in its appeal, it is full of empathy. Love it.
Only a sensitive person can feel the pain of others and step into their shoes! In the world, we see a number of inequities! There are people who enjoy all the comforts of life and people who are deprived of everything! Why this abysmal difference.... we are made to wonder! What we can possibly do is to be compassionate to the less privileged and extend our own little help! A poem striking at the roots of human conscience!
A very touching poem on a poet's empathy over the sad inequities of the world. Well done, Sir.
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
The family as an istitution is in trouble.Howard may God see your tears and bring hope and healing to hurting families. This is a super poem!