I cry

Tony36

I cry for my sins

I cry for my mistakes

But

I don’t just cry for myself

 

I cry for the insanity of the world

I cry for senseless killing death and decay

The child hungry and scared

Living in the streets with no where to go

 

I cry for the abused

Those who get beat up

Beaten into a bloody lump

By those who were supposed to love them

By total strangers just looking for a good time

 

I cry for the corruption of others

Police

Military

And others

Who find it easier to do what is wrong

Just to make a quick buck

 

I cry for polititions

Who continually lie to the American public

Who constantly look out for their own interests

Instead of listening to the American people

 

I cry for our school children

Who time and time again can not get the education they need

To help them prepare for the future

To help lead successful lives

 

I cry for

Crime

Gangs

Turf wars

Making the inner cities unsafe

Making  America unsafe

 

I cry for our military

And for lose who gave thier all

And sacrificed everything

So freedom could remain

 

I cry for those who can not cry themselves

I cry for those without a voice

 

So thier needs may be heard

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  • arqios

    Deeply moving write, Tony🕊🙏🏻

    • Tony36

      Thank you

    • sorenbarrett

      Emotional and heart felt this poem cries out to all of us to take our responsibility to make this world a better place. A fave

      • Tony36

        Thank you

      • Cheeky Missy

        Reminds me of the chapter called "Tearwater Tea" in the children's book about Owl and his adventures. You also remind me about 24 hours ago now... when I tried to tell my best friend what, precisely, held up three lanes of very heavy traffic, the state police cruiser and one orange cone protecting the green suburban...I could hardly keep from breaking down and weeping. Beautifully rendered with excellent imagery and a haunting poignancy. Thank you for sharing.

        • Tony36

          Thank you and you're welcome

        • Bragee

          So many issues in the world right now. A good cry is needed every now and then.
          Great write!

          • Tony36

            Thank you

          • Tristan Robert Lange

            I cry with you, Tony. I cry right along with you. Bless you, my friend! 🌹👏

          • Timothy Hilary Musa

            So touching,

            • Tony36

              Thank you

            • David Wakeling

              There is a lot to cry for these days.A sad but realistic poem.

              • Tony36

                Thank you

              • Goldfinch60

                Their needs certainly need to be heard Tony but will anybody notice or care in this current world.

                Andy

                • Tony36

                  Thank you

                • Jeremy Leach

                  It resonates and says it well. A poignant, contemporary write saying what is deeply felt by many I would think. I feel a palpable sense of unease in this world, as if we are regressing as a species.

                  • Tony36

                    Thank you

                  • NafisaSB

                    what a fantastic and heart-warming message. touched by the number of things that move you
                    sometimes do look after your own needs too - as you have no one but yourself to hold you up

                    • Tony36

                      Thank you

                      • NafisaSB

                        you are most welcome

                      • Albix

                        Indeed, there are too many things to cry about in this crazy world of ours. As in the US, so in the rest of the world, man is distinguished by his selfishness. This poem of yours inspired in me feelings of universal brotherhood. And that's truly what I seek in poetry. Congratulations on how you expressed your feelings.

                        • Tony36

                          Thank you



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