Thursday, January 29, 2009

A Discard Doll Comments

Rating: 5.0

I slipped from the Manor's upstairs into the trash bin.
My hair burnt, eyes removed and they amputated my hands.
I stuck in the leftovers, among the stench I cannot see anything
And I write on a broken slate with a piece of chalk which gripped by my right foot's fingers.
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nimal dunuhinga
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Joe Breunig 07 February 2009

A touching piece; all human life has value, yet the actions of mankind undermine the grim realities of life (that's ordained by God) . -Joe

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Anjali Sinha 06 February 2009

lovely poem it touchhhhhhhed me anjali -10

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Eddie Roa 03 February 2009

I admire the restraint practiced on such an emotion packed theme. vwery well written.

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Alison Cassidy 31 January 2009

Your poem shares some of the poignancy of Coppelia. Such a poignant image and such a wonderful dedication - to those children who suffer. This one brought a tear. Love, Allie ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥

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Dr. Kolitha Lelwala 29 January 2009

what a wonderfu poem, compassionately dedicated to street chidren. The darkness is better than the vision for them...... very depressing, yet, it's the reality. well done Nimal......

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Duncan Wyllie 29 January 2009

May God bless those less fortunate than ourselves, Heaven holds a place for the destitute and the down trodden Love duncan X

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Sandra Fowler 29 January 2009

Children usually love unconditionally even those who mistreat them. A poem that needed to be written. Very compelling. We should certainly pray for street children without regard to race, culture, or creed. Only God knows the extent of their suffering. Kindest regards, Sandra

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