Extreme Poverty, Of Heart And Mind. Poem by M. Asim Nehal
Extreme Poverty, Of Heart And Mind.
Extreme poverty, of heart and mind,
A harsh reality, too many find,
Not just a lack of wealth or means,
But a deprivation of human needs.
A soul in need, feels just as alone,
As bones, that in hunger, groan
A poverty that robs us of hope,
A struggle that at times we cannot cope.
Philosophically speaking, we must see,
The interconnectedness of you and me,
For what affects one, affects us all,
Our humanity must stand strong and tall.
A world that aims for equality,
A world that fights poverty,
A world that values human worth,
A world that finds peace and mirth.
Extreme poverty, of heart and mind,
May seem insurmountable at times,
But with compassion and empathy,
We can overcome this harsh reality.
I don't feel much like leaving stars, but I'm PRETTY SURE many readers would 'eat this up' aka 'really like this', so I give 3 stars. It WAS somewhat entertaining & it kept me from falling to sleep. bri : )
P.S.: I liked the title. Oh! I was going to say you did well without using rhymes, BUT now I SEE YOU DID use rhymes, which were pretty good,
I strive for, but do NOT STRUGGLE for rhymes in my poems. It usually seems easy for me. I will skip a rhyme if I 'have to', rather than risk losing/corrupting? meaning, flow, or humor in a poem.
A wonderful poem with a meaningful message and great insights. Yes, we could alleviate the effects of poverty with compassion and empathy. A well expressed write. Top Marks!
A world that aims for equality, A world that fights poverty, A world that values human worth, A world that finds peace and mirth. Brilliant
We can overcome if we are one and strong.Great verse in totality.
I'm TESTING PH'S 'COMMENTS OF THE POEM' system, as one poet (you) seems to feel it is not working sometimes, and I would NOT be surprise.
(cont.) '1. Action vs. feeling: Compassion requires action to relieve the pain of another, whereas empathy merely requires feeling that pain. Neuroscience indicates feelings of compassion and empathy lead to activation in brain regions like the prefrontal cortex and vagus nerve.' bri : ) or : (
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
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stanza 5: For ME to overcome the sometimes-harsh realities of life, I think I MIGHT need (every 24 hours) one (or more) LARGE McDonalds meals & a good night's sleep. AND PoemHunter! ! bri : )