Tuesday, December 22, 2009

A Hungry Soldier Never Polishes His Toy Gun Comments

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A pauper takes out a notepad from his satchel
And scribble something with a pencil.
Where is the bitter pill that neutralizes the hunger?
I have never been to a school and don't know the capital letters,
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nimal dunuhinga
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Brian Jani 22 June 2014

A hungry soldier never polishes his toy gun, quite a well written piece of poetry, keep it up

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Alison Cassidy 29 December 2009

Often it is those who condemn the one who takes his own life who take pleasure in depriving others of theirs. Your poem is gently penned, but the message it contains is profound. I am reminded of the hippocratic oath taken by all doctors: 'Thou shalt not kill, but not shalt not strive officiously to keep alive.' Your poems stir the emotions, Nimal. Love, Allie ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥

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Sandra Fowler 23 December 2009

Our prayers for young soldiers should cross all boundaries of culture, country or creed. Very touching. Warm regards, Sandra

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