Tied Together in a Garment of mutual destiny

 

Dr. King says that “we are all tied together in a garment of mutual destiny.”

With all the advancement we still struggle with social and political issues.

The way we love affects every aspect of our life including our community. "The cry of our children" is a collection of poems based on social issues.
 

It gives tribute to some who lost their life in tragic circumstances and to inspire hope in those left behind. 

There is an old adage that says charity begins at home? If we can't love and treat the ones we are responsible for well, how could we anyone else?

 

"The Cry of our children" provokes thoughts starting with its opening poem: Personal Significance.

 

My neighbor’s burden,

Why is that of significance?

I cannot see its complexities.

It has no bearing on me.

 If tyranny exists in another country,

Within a random family,

If a stranger’s grief stricken,

Why should I meddle?

 Are the crazy and homeless

Truly voiceless, the poor hopeless,

Prostitutes more victims than criminals?

Aren’t there others in authority?

Why should every bystander care,

take notice?

Tragedy without warning,

Stirs the affected to action.

 I recall the holocaust,

Tiananmen Square, Colorado, nine-eleven,

The Boston marathon.

Wished someone intervened.

 

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