Saturday, June 18, 2011

A Child Is Dying Comments

Rating: 4.8

for every tree you cut down,
a child is dying.
for every barrel of oil that
you drill and spill,
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Eric Cockrell
COMMENTS
Sylvia Frances Chan 06 December 2021

Excellent poem and so touching.5 Stars full for this lovely poem. I am very happy for you that you are chosen by PoemHunter and Team as The Poet Of The Day! CONGRATULATIONS, SIR!

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Kiran Pillai 26 May 2018

very beautiful and powerful message.

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alan brown 07 April 2018

we are slowly destroying our delicate world. when will we finery learn. enjoyed your poem Alan

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Saji G Praleyagiri 17 October 2017

Dear Eric a fantastic poem & we have more or less similar concept about nature as i depict in my poem' Beings' Silent Request' U may read Thank U for sharing the poem

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Pietro 6 16 January 2016

Straight to heart Mr Eric. Poetry and music rhey bring strong messages

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Ahmed Gumaa Siddiek 23 December 2015

This is a great message, a serious message.

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Aftab Alam Khursheed 23 August 2014

A great message save earth save a child 'cause child is a man or woman ..stop destroying the earth for silly or fun sake we must bear in mind and must make print to act and make a guide asocial map

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Wahab Abdul 12 May 2012

good thought, nice expression

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David Gerardino 30 December 2011

nuclear waste, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , nothing but death, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , very good.

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Jinal Oswal 16 September 2011

So true, every direct action affects you directly or indirectly. Keep writing, you are amazing.

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Declan O Reilly 13 September 2011

You really shoot from the hit and speak from the heart. Being a poet above all is about being true to oneself, to speak of things others whisper about behind closed doors. The more of your poetry I read, the more I grow in admiration. You're our conscience.

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Great poem! and very well said :) it's like the saying: the actions of a few, affect the many. Keep writing and spreading the truth, Curly M.

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Naida Nepascua Supnet 18 June 2011

wow, what can i say, very well said nice everyone must have a chance to read this they must be awakened

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Ace Of Black Hearts 18 June 2011

For every luxury you hold dear, nature and a child are both dying. Thanks for the poem man.

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