A Bowl Of Rice



At night I dream that I can fly,

by day I hear the hungry cry;

The gnawing beast that destroys the soul,

the cry’s for help but for a single bowl.



Our eyes are blind and conscience freed,

when we ignore the children’s need;

For we have much and much to give,

there are many small ones that want to live;

How can we dream and ignore the price,

when there are children that dream of a bowl of  rice.


Author's Notes/Comments: 

We of the western world don't realize that 80% of the planet live at poverty level.

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