For Haiti I Cry Comments

To me, this poem has the feel of a requiem and a national battle cry. It's very evocative. I like the subtle rhyme scheme and the use of different images to compare and contrast- the desert, sand, rain, river.

The way of presentation of this poem is so touching and impressive. This poem reveals your love towards your country, Haiti and to her people as they have suffered tragic misery. The last two lines show the deepness of your love. A great write.10

The way of presentation of this poem is so touching and impressive. This poem reveals your love towards your country, Haiti and to her people as they have suffered tragic misery. The last two lines show the deepness of your love. A great write.

This magnificent poem is an evidence of your great love to your country. A timeless piece. A beautiful gift to Haiti and its.people. The title itself is a concrete manifestation of your deep love and concern. Has any Poet or Poetess in Haiti written a poem as powerful and beautiful as this. Haiti must be proud of your Poetry. It is a gem in the world of Poetry. 10+++++

What a powerful write for your country, Haiti. Every line in this great poem cries and weeps for your beloved country. You fuel the mind of every reader to cry with you. You touched and melted every heart for Haiti.

You are a 'peoples' poet'. So you couldn't remain silent when the Haitian people were struck by a tragedy. Appreciate your empathetic mind and eyes and pen, Howard!

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Your poetry has such an impact on the reader that its unbelievable. This poem is full of empathy. Great expression of pain for someone's sufferings. You have the ability to put yourself in another's place and feel their pain. That's what makes a true writer, to negate oneself.

Heart beating with love and leaving heartprints for many to see. The pain so vivid in this short beauty yet one can feel the emergency needed to help these beautiful people, our sisters and brothers in Haiti.....

We, Haitians, cry for Haiti every day. We bleed for this country. Unfortunately, Haitians are not really united, and they do not function in unison. L' Union fait la force or United in strength is their emblem, ironically the Haitian People are too divided.

It has been some years since the tragic quake, but the people of Haiti still suffer. This poem still keeps their plightin the public eye Thanks. for sharing Peace

A heart-rending piece crafted with so much emotions, so much painful feelings with words fitting to give a thoughtful tribute to the people of Haiti is excellent and profound........Howard.....you are really amazing

An excellent penning with love and emotions.

Haiti is my beloved second home & Haitians are my brothers and sisters. You captured my feelings in this, Howard Simon.

We all felt pain for Haiti, and all our feelings have been expressed in this lovely poem, Thanks for putting our feelings into words.

So moving and touching from a poet with a soft heart and a gifted pen. Splendid poem. You should send this to all the Hatians in Hati and around the world!

It is always interesting to see a poet engaging with recent events, although with limited success as the language fails to convey any sincerity. In this poem however the excellent command of words tackles the devastation engendered by the tragedy and the subsequent ambivalence of feelings amidst the aftermath.

Exclusively a humane poem…much feelings and true emotions oozing… to wet readers’ heart …thanks for such a poem 10++ Ms. Nivedita UK

Wonderdul write...great tribute.

I like the first stanza. My heart like a desert My tears like a river, Shifting sands of sadness My whole body shivers. Really powerful words. B.B.