Here and There

This is a collaboration between Jenny Davis and myself

Save your tears
We have no idea of true fear
not having to live over there
the land of milk and honey
ruled money
Greed and death a way of life
Struggling to just survive
night after night
Just praying for a little hope


Here we take the simple pleasure for granted
things that don�t really matter
to most


Don't turn away
The sun's hot today
it glares down on a land
with untilled soil
we'd truly boil
and break within hours there
Great sickness and despair
non-stop no pause
Where wishes are next to never


Here we take the roads paved in proverbial gold
we aren't privy to such a bumpy ride
not at all


Hear their cries
as they fill the night skies
Mother's heart broken
swallowing her rage
as she's told her babe won't be home tonight
See a father weep
knowing he was not strong enough
To save his children's lives
This pain is common there

Here we lock our children away from imaginary fears
as they form a couch potato nation
one kid at a time


See their faces
racked with so many traces
of sweat and shame
from the disease
they have acquired
from those they last admired
And now they must leave
or be stoned alone
without a glimmer of a chance


Here we numb our children's worries with want
it's a gimme gimme world
without remorse


Day after day
more and more are killed
left lamed or worse
taken as slaves
Beaten until wills are broken
even forgetting their own names
this is our shame
It is our greed
that feeds this lustful need

Here we're all about the bling
wanting five diamond rings
for each hand and not giving a damn


There it's always dark
not a single light shines
from the sad minds
of those that have no money
no power
no luxuries or a shower
Their faith is failing
while their bodies remain ailing
from hunger


We've no time to think about it
wrapped up in our own little worlds
But here it's time to care about there

Author's Note

a collaboration between Jenny Davis and myself find her and her wonderful writing at
http://www.writerscafe.org/writers/JennyDavis/

Reviews

[Angel Bird]

One can feel strong vibrations going out from these words which reverberate of profound feelings that have put them to paper. Joint geniuses made us a masterpiece here. Short powerful lines give it the right rhythm that provokes the big impact. This piece goes deep beneath my skin and is very touching as well as intensely thought provoking. Jenny and Robert Kudos!

[Lucinda Bogart]

Such grief and despair. You speak the truth so eloquently.

[Chad Wesley Allbrett]

Dam good, bitter, profound and worst of all true!

[Ani Ashford]

Very powerful images in your words about subjects that most people seem to be blind to. Breaks the heart, wrenches the gut; brilliant mind pictures.

[Nykkiicia Cion]

its a very moving piece...makes one think and evaluate exactly those things that are important...good job

[Inner Journey]

absolutely heart wrenching is this piece. Well thought out concept of what it's like to not know, and not really give a damn. The writing is full and complete - the photo so hard to accept - it had me in tears.

[Ladysue]

These words explode off the page bringing to the surface an image that is very vivid and sad. An outstanding collaboration and very powerful as well as heartfelt write!!! Simply amazing!!

[Christina]

This piece is so powerful..amazing job, both of you. I love the imagery I got from this poem, but I especially love the underlying message of this poem. Keep up the great work.

[Rain]

I'll say the same thing. You know my feelings. Your collaboration was excellent. Well written. Rain..

[*** Hey Jude***]

Your partnership in this piece is outstanding! Two great artists working together have painted a beautifully tragic work of art, well done ~ Jude xo

[Beautifully Tragic xPoe..]

As I said on Jenny's - you put together an amazing peice of art, both your styles meshed together fit in perfectly. Powerful lines and great message.

Great Write
Rayne