The Shadow Children

Do you know whats really going on?

These are the lost,

These are the weak,

These are the broken,

The ones that can't speak,

They are the silenced,

A word in a million,

Young and frightened,

Shadow Children,

From hiding in basements,

To working the grasses,

Poor innocent faces,

Burning to ashes, 

Forbidden to dream,

So parched they can't cry,

Do you hear them cry,

Their dying inside!

Yes they've bled,

Yes they've been whipped, 

Soon they'll be dead,

And thrown in the crypt,

Tattoed with gashes,

Shaking in shock,

As their life flashes,

Till; it comes to a halt,

The ground is breaking,

Hearts beat-beating,

Bodies aching,

The pain is waking,

Why do you ignore them,

They're crying for help,

They've been condemned,

Forbidden to yelp,

THEY SCREAM!

Hidden behind masks,

Vage identities,

Where are they you ask,

Picking cotton and beans,

If we don't help now,

Things are bound to get worst,

So take the vow,

And be the first.

Author's Note

I wrote this piece concerning child labor, slavery, and over advantage on the youngest on this earth. Please comment.

Reviews

[Ashira Macy]

This was beautiful and chilling. Not a poem I would expect to come out of someone so young. You clearly have a wide understanding of the suffering going on for these children all around the world. You are very talented and I can't wait to see what else you come up with.

I did notice a few spelling errors, but I wasn't sure if they mattered to you. Some writers on here worry less about spelling and grammar, and more about content. If you want help editing, I would be happy to help, but either way, keep up your amazing work.

[IgniteToWrite]

Thank you for the constructive comments. With me i type ever so quickly that i never know when I'm writing something wrong or not. That would be very helpful if you would aid me in editing because i myself can be a bit to quick, especially when i am very connected to what i am writing. Anyway, thank you! Stay in touch.

[Ashira Macy]

I know what you mean. Sometimes your mind says one thing, but your hands decided to say something else. I will send you an edited copy in a message and if there is something I misrepresented then you can change it back. I am happy to help, I started writing young as well and it is a wonderful skill to hone.

[IgniteToWrite]

Thank you Ashira, it is much appreciated.