Africa
Aparthied was conquered
Future, hence bestowed
Rich with jungles
Immensely under poverty
Calling out for nourishmentAiling with AIDS
Departed !
D ragged in life E ssence persisting P rejudiced fate A lone in this journey R ace tend to end T endancy to stay E yeing for more D eparted this world This acrostic is dedicated to my late uncle, who passed away this september...
Stardust this is so true, it hurts my heart to think of it. And the photo brought tears to these tired old eyes. Very well said indeed!
ReplyDeleteit's a real picture of Africa...
ReplyDeletei like your take on this prompt!
keep on writing dear!
g'nayt!
Amazing piece of work Stardust. You have done a Great Job!
ReplyDeleteWhat a gripping poem and heartbreaking photo. Africa is a continent rich in resources but has always been exploited. There are many who are doing things to make it right but there is still so much to be done.
ReplyDeletethanks a lot for your feedback Amias...
ReplyDeletethe first thing that reminds me of Africa is the malnourished children... so I'd to highlight this issue in the prompt...
@ Amity Me, thank you for your encouragement and feedback....
ReplyDelete@ Saraswathan, thanks a lot for your feedback :)
ReplyDelete@ The Write Girl, thanks a lot for your feedback.. Yeah there are loads to be done in under-developed and developing countries as well.. I wish they all get the help that they deserve....
ReplyDeletei like your blog! we share the same template :)
ReplyDeleteHappy blogging...
thanx Esther :) Happy blogging to you too...
ReplyDeleteYou said it clear an loud..! liked your take..:)
ReplyDeletethank you for stopping by and dropping a comment :)
ReplyDeleteVery Well Written... wat i don't understand is why ppl of Africa can't understand this.. When we can understand. It's not a very Poor country either..Many diamond mines are in Africa..Its a hub of wild life attraction.. Still tribes of Africa Suffer from dacades...!
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot for your valuable suggestions and comments Uday :)
ReplyDeleteIt is painful to look at and read. But true.
ReplyDeleteHi Eva, Thank you for your feedback :)
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