Creations are always precious. Every creator puts his mind and soul into creating the most unique thing. A child’s beauty is unparalleled. Pristine and unsullied his innocence draws admiration and adulation. A child is a bundle of joy, who must be nurtured to spread joy all around. Alas! The demons of desire and selfishness are on the prowl today. The child is endangered. It lies, broken, devastated; face hidden in the sands of the coast. It floats, dead inside the womb, unable to see the light of the day. Wars, genocides, battle for supremacy amongst adults kill the child in every corner of the world. Yet, we live in hope. A better tomorrow, a future that is different from today. Is that possible? Only if we all listen to that child inside us. Baby’s cry….. My aching heart responds A game of soccer.
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Goutam this is an awesome poem. You’ve some hard hitting lines here. The message is strong and true. We need the compassion and humanity. Thanks for joining in
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Thank you Sadje. Yes…the child needs to be kept alive and for the sake of humanity I have tried to use the prompt at a broader level. Thank you for letting me know that it works. 🙂
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You’re welcome. The image is a starting point. You can go where your mind takes you.
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You’re right, Goutam. Listen to the child! The innocent, the child inside we each can find. 🙂
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Thank you so much Chris! Yes….the child needs to be heard today if good has to happen in this world.
Btw….just wanted to let you know that I had picked up your book “A Sextet of Sorts” from Amazon. Will put in a feedback there but wanted to let you know that I really enjoyed the stories. Just the kind if short stories that i enjoy…short,crisp and with a twist after having been kept ont the tenterhooks. Loved them. 😊
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Thank you so much, Goutam! I really appreciate the feedback and encouragement 😀
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My pleasure. Here’s wishing you The Very Best for the festive season and the New year. 🙂
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Your poem conveys a powerful message Goutam. Heeding to that inner child can give life and living a new meaning!!
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Thanks Radhika. You are absolutely correct. The world today probably needs people with the innocence of a child to be able to stem the rot in the world.
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Deep message and compelling thoughts, Goutam.
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Thank you so much Punam. So happy to know that you liked my write. 😊🙏
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You are welcome, Goutam. 🙏🏼
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A powerful message and wonderfully expressed, Goutam. Wishing you and yours a joyous holiday season. 🎇 🎆
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Thank you so much Eugenia. Wishing you the best in the festive season and in the New Year. 😊
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🎄😉
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True. Thoughtfully expressed.
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So glad to know that you enjoyed reading it. Thank you so much. 🙂
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My pleasure.
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