The strays on the road; We never know how much They have to endure. Homeless they live; The brunt of every season borne stoically. Their bodies hardened to defend, Every virus, disease reduced to irrelevance. Through hunger, thirst, danger thrust on them by speeding vehicles, They live on. Never bitter, Never gloomy, Never looking at humans as enemy. Always ready and waiting to give love, unequivocally. They are the superheroes, Despite the absence of the Cape.
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No much how much they suffer, if you’re kind of them, their gratitude will soften even the coldest of hearts. Such a heartwarming take on the prompt
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Very true Shweta…its amazing how much love they can shower despite the harshness with which life treats them. Thank you so much. 😊🙏
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Indeed! You’re very welcome 🙂
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Beautifully written Goutam. Very touching poem about the homeless, animals or humans.
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Thank you so much Sadje. The prompt is very cute but somehow my mind got diverted. 😊🙏
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It’s wonderful how diverse the responses are. Thanks again
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How true! What a touching take, Goutam.
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Thank you so much. Glad that you can relate to my write. 😊🙏
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My pleasure. 😊
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You touched many hearts with this, I think, Goutam. 🙂
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If I have managed to do so, then it would certainly give me great happiness. Thank you. 🙂
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They are. Touching poetry. Love it.
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Thank you so much Kritika. Glad that you like it. 😊🙏
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Welcome 🙂
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Animals know who they can trust. It would be nice if more where given homes.
I read that many shelters were actually emptied out during Covid 19. I hope those who were given homes don’t get returned.
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Very true. In India, the strays are a constant sight in most of cities and towns. There has been an improvement in their living conditions, thanks to efforts by many individuals and NGOs who come forward to help out. Recently the High Court in one of the Indian states recognised the need for strays to have a better life and upheld the right of citizens to feed and care for stray animals. It is, in my opinion a big step although, lot more still needs to be done.
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