Who Locked The Boys Out? Comments

Imposition of penalties sometimes severe will lead them to be hardened criminals. Punishment in some cases will bring demoralization. Reformation must be undertaken instead to give them a better tomorrow. Very well written and on to my Poem List.10++++

A powerful write on a very important social issue. The youth are the hope of our land. They should be well taken cared of and nurtured. They shall be afforded with opportunities necessary for their development both physically and mentally and in some cases morally.

An excellent poem that shows your empathy for 'the boys locked out'. I loved to read all the comments put before mine, and appreciate many of those that clearly came from thoughtful minds. The poem poses a question that needs to be addressed squarely, by all the stake holders of the society. Rated maximum,10/10.

) Punishment is not the remedy for an errant child.Rather we should look into the factors that are responsible for his behavior.While poverty, lack of education, unemployment, disturbed family, unhealthy social atmosphere are some of the factors that waylay a child to go on a wrong path.Politicians, state administrators, educationists, psychologists should make combined effort to solve the problem.

Who locked the boys out? It is really a serious social issue that must be addressed urgently by going into the root of the problem.Children are the future of the world.They should get proper education, love and care to flourish.(contd)

Howard, I love all of your poetry. But the poems that I've read were different from this one. This one moves away from your theme of positivity to social commentary. And just like with your other poems, your brilliance shines. All the right words and images are there. The repetition of Who locked the boys out is both brilliant and stunning. It leaves the reader with a permanent imprint. This poem would make a great song. An even more permanent imprint would be made. Congratulations on a truly excellent poem! ! !

Too many boys all around the world Are on the outside looking in Reaping the harvest Of their fathers sin Some are tying to get in But their chances seem so slim So I ask with a serious, solemn shout Who locked the boys out? Beautiful verse and nice theme covering the social problem as a whole. Liked the repetition who...out.10 for such a poem of topic.Subhas

What a well-crafted poem. Who locked the boys out...this question is far more significant than the reader might think at first read. That's the tragedy of this world..it's heart-rending to see people going the wrong way. There are many factors that are responsible for it..from our own attitude to the apathy of society. Whatever, you have posed a serious question that deserves to be answered.

Great wisdom in this superb write everybody deserves a chance in this life!

Wow, I have revisited these words. Just brilliant.

A superbly written poem. These boy that were locked out may have been unruly, untrained or suffering some kind of disturbance. Yet there is hope for them somewhere.

........if only the boys meant the world to their fathers....then their life could be very different......great write, awesome poem..

Excellent Words and one too save. Fortunately there is great support out there for our youth yet not all like to accept this. Thank You Howard

Thank you for writing. I love your poems

Very topical write... it is despairing and disturbing, that so many are indeed locked out, unaware that there are doors of opportunity, to be opened...sadly, they are often left on the outside, looking in, be it by their own poor choice, or through no fault if their own, save circumstance...who, indeed, holds the key to change their destiny? Amazing poem! PEACE

Yes, Who locked the boys out? very interesting poem

An interesting poem, at first I just smiled, thought of kids wanting to be original not keen to follow rules wich sometimes can lead to greatness.. but as continues becomes serious and sad, trully sad..I could cry for those boys..10

Howard-I like the sing song style of your poem the lyrics are great-maybe we can sing it together.. now you tell me -Who locked the Boys Out? ...10 anjali

Sometimes we really have to ask ourselves 'Who Locked the Boys Out'? ? I like the way you brought it across, clever yet powerful! ! Another one of my faves! !

It has a nice ring to it. ~Randi Williamson