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By
Mariangela Canzi
Children
Brown-eyed children
with no dreams at all
war hunger violence
are your mates
Children of killed lands
with no dreams at all
bombs are your music
cans are your toys
Children whose names
I do not know
children of ruined lands
who look at me in wonder
No straight answers
I have for you
Justice
is yet to come.
Dedication
To the proud losers
who chase their goals
To the bold pioneers
who share their passion
To the kind forgotten
who keep their dignity
To the strong poets
who spread their words
To the sweet dreamers
who grasp their moon
To the brave politicians
who destroy their walls.
Mariangela Canzi
Mariangela Canzi is Italian mother tongue, translator. Her passion is the English language. She started writing poems about two years ago. It was a joke, it is now a challenge and a pleasure.
She tries to express her feelings and thoughts about life and the world.
Mariangela, yes It is always a noble thing to do if those who have so much remember to extend beyond themselves to those in need. That said, I see the world offering too little hope to humanity as a whole because unhappiness and injustice are increasing at an alarming rate in many Western Nations now which is only making the planet a more unstable place. Sadly I fear the human race is tearing itself apart as these imbalances continue unabated and the general populations see their material gains or wealth decreasing as the cost of living climbs higher while at the same time the politically powerful and rich are becoming more so each passing year, making for a world of the "haves and have not’s!" I think lack of good leadership and many governments getting more out of touch with the majorities within their populations and mainly serving the interests of the elite while appeasing more and more throngs of indigent within those populations of these Western Nations; all at the expense of the middle class! But so fittingly your writing about “Determination” is very good for all of us to keep in mind especially now in these very difficult societal times because the world is faced with ever increasing challenges, all of which will take great determination on the part of all Nations and peoples! To you my Friend I say keep sharing your thoughts in poetry and add to the chorus of inspiration that is present in the world but needs to expand worldwide so we all remember not to lose hope! God Bless You and Yours!
Elaine, thank you so much for your kind feedback. Much appreciated. I do agree with you. We must stand with the forgotten, those who are suffering while the world is not caring for them.
Thanks a lot for your beautiful words, Raj. I share your hope. Justice must come one day!
Lawrence, I am deeply grateful to you for both your comment and support. We always have to commit to protecting those in need and those suffering from cruel wars or famine. It is our duty since we are leading a rather easy life and we must have a meaningful goal to reach.
They are heart touching mariangela, Loved them! You described so beautifully and yes justice is yet to be served.
Thanks for sharing Mariangela,a wonder ful grasp of the often forgotten suffering Of the most vulnerable in a world full of Self absorbtion. Well done.
Grazie mille, Maria. Apprezzo molto il tuo commento. Credo che occorra sempre sostenere chi soffre a causa di guerre, violenza o carestia. Dobbiamo affermare i nostri valori umani.
Many thanks for your touching words, Silvana. I tried to express my feelings. I think indifference is our enemy.
Mariangela, I read the poetry and to me they were both very good with descriptive choice of words that convey the emotion and images that are the reality about which you write! “Children” did give me the definite feeling of sadness and great loss in lands that have been for decades overcome with corruption and ravaged by war making them near chaotic! Your feeling at a loss to say anything that can change the situation it did give me a sense of the despair the people living that nightmare must be feeling! “Dedication” was very uplifting to me because as you did describe with your words the value of being dedicated or determined to a cause whether it be out of need to support ones family or be successful reaching a lifelong goal or even just an adventurer who wants to be able to meet a challenge for the sake of overcoming it! But regardless if what we actually achieve is what was our original intent or goal, we must be thankful, fully appreciating what we actually achieve as a blessing and inspiration to always move forward for tomorrow brings new opportunity! The real take away is that the key to success is dedication and just making sure to believe in one's self no matter how bumpy or how many twists and turns or even detours come up on that road to one's personal success! Thank you very much for sharing these poems with me and I hope to see more here as time passes! Many Blessings to You!
Mariangela, your beautiful poem is poignant, drawing our attention to an abominable neglect regarding those poor souls whose faces are ravaged with grief and pain lost in the rubble of a senseless war which has crumbled the walls of all the Syrian cities to dust, including sacred Palmyra, a Unesco World Heritage site.
Mariangela, aceste poezii oglindesc sentimente minunate ?i încredere în adev?ratele valori umane! Sunt un îndemn pentru oamenii puternici, buni , curajo?i la ac?iuni concrete pentru a face lumea, un loc pu?in mai bun ?i suportabil ?i pentru acele victime ale r?zboaielor ?i nedrept??ilor de tot felul. Sincere felicit?ri! Versurile tale sunt remarcabile!
Many thanks for your wonderful words, Jerry. Much appreciated.
Mariangela, these poems are both excellent muses, and important in their bolstering good intentions in a world that is often heartless and unjust. Well done!