What Price Literacy? Comments
An extraordinary time you have waited
Quiet, in no kind of rush
You must be pleased now that it's over
Your time in the African bush
...
Read full text
Fabulous poem, Martin. Also, congratulations for having it chosen as poem of the day on December 14 for three years in a row now!
Treasure is its simple and lucid expression. The poem penetrate direst to the reader's heart. Small but unique. Thanks for sharing.
Powerful and thought provoking poem. The last line is really sad. Thank you.
A legacy of war, more than sad, dreadful beyond words. Very well written.
An extra ordinary time you have awaited. good start. thanks.
didn't really understand this piece but it is a good read nicely written
I do not get the poem...it sounds good and deep...but i cnt still grasp it...pls inbox me with the clue
I gasped out loud in horror at the last line. I didn't see that coming - but then I guess that was the point. An excellent poem.
A BRILLIANT PIECE OF POETRY, GOOD MEANING AND HEAVY IMPACT ON THE MIND.
Yes a great poem. A powerful, a shocking poem. I believe I've read this before.
One of the most painful peace manifests I have ever read. You surely know how to manipulate a soul needs, rivers of tears are not enough to wash the sadness brought by dormant mines, what is the use of literacy if we cannot protect the child? Thank you.
An end line never to be forgotten Martin - - -- - yes at what price literacy... a fine appeal written forcefully....... thank you....... Fay.
Delivering Poems Around The World
Poems are the property of their respective owners. All information has been reproduced here for educational and informational purposes to benefit site visitors, and is provided at no charge...
7/25/2025 9:33:33 PM # 1.0.0
Congratulations, Martin, your poem is Today's Special. The poem is impressive mainly because of its emotional content and appeal. Thanks for your notes about the poem.