by Bhawana 'Gather Proud Mom'
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April 25, 2007

A Bowl of Hunger...(poetry please one word prompt-bowl)

October 25, 2007 11:56 AM EDT (Updated: October 29, 2007 01:30 AM EDT)
views: 247 | comments: 52

 

Suffering eyes
faces of grieving
we sit and watch
growling tummies
and cries

 

We see and forget
find hard
for an extra buck
but find soon price for
smoke and belly wash

 

 

Homeless children
eager to get fed
unhappy kids
tears they shed

 

A bowl of happiness
is pricey miserable for them
Does study annoy our kids?
not them !

 

We are on diet
they die from it!

We hate vegies?
they starve from hunger!

 


let's think of the other
two third
of our brothers and sisters

 

We are throwing our food
from our golden bowls
they are still looking
for one grain
left inside your bowl

 
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Comments: 52

Lilith Dorsey Oct 25, 2007, 12:05pm EDT
Beautiful... and touching. Thank you for refocusing everyone's attention on this horrible problem.
ChrisJerri S. Oct 25, 2007, 12:07pm EDT
this is true and sad Sometimes I think they are advanced souls here to teach us.
Parul S. Oct 25, 2007, 12:19pm EDT
If anyone could write about the greiving hungry tummies of these children, it would be you.....and I was right....thanks for bringing us back to the brutality that life has for so many out there.
M. Bradley McCauley McCauley Oct 25, 2007, 12:32pm EDT
Now is we could all unite to do something about hunger everywhere.
Let's work together to help make others really care!

Mary Mc
Deb J. Oct 25, 2007, 1:41pm EDT
Yes, this is beautiful and touching Bhawana!!! We do have so much when so many have so little! We should have much gratitude!
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Minakshi w. Oct 25, 2007, 1:54pm EDT
If only we could spare some of our time and energy in helping these infortunate children! We need to stop complaining and see reality..and appreciate all we have.
You hit on important issues, Bhawana...and with such emotion!
I tried To warn you Oct 25, 2007, 2:02pm EDT
Reading this makes me more thankful for the vegetarian diet I am currently on.
Marge H. Oct 25, 2007, 2:04pm EDT
Excellent writing on an important issue Bhawana.
Fred Hose Oct 25, 2007, 2:06pm EDT
What a deep poem Bhawana,

What a wake up call. There are people that don't have a bowl of rice a day.
There are huts where vultures stand outside waiting.

You wrote this very well and you strike a tender nerve with your words.
And above all...is love and compassion. We know this but do we practise it????
Larry H. Oct 25, 2007, 2:42pm EDT
very good thanks for sharing
Jo C. Oct 25, 2007, 2:52pm EDT
SIxty minutes had a feature on a product called Plumpynut, a strange name but it can work wonders in starving children, being tasty and full of nutrition. For info, look here:
http://www.cbsnews.com/sections/60minutes/main3415.shtml

Click on the Food of life article.
Marie J. R. Oct 25, 2007, 3:57pm EDT
Oh Bhawana,,, your feelings you wear on your sleeve,,, your heart jumps out to please,,, very humbling poem,,, Thank you,,, in understanding,,, hugs,,,
Susan B. Oct 25, 2007, 4:01pm EDT
Thank you!
Alison Pearce Oct 25, 2007, 4:38pm EDT
Very touching and beautifully written Bhawana
Dena Straughn Oct 25, 2007, 6:41pm EDT
good comparisons of two extremes to illuminate a horrible wrong in the world
Lawrence U. Oct 25, 2007, 7:15pm EDT
Beautiful poetic voice and an excellent reflection on the human condition. Now, let's go and feed the homeless child!
donna h. Oct 25, 2007, 7:39pm EDT
So sad Bhawana, it's terrible.
Brenda (square peg in a round hole) H. Oct 25, 2007, 7:48pm EDT
Sad but nice.
Very sad but true.

What really *** me off is that money has been raised for third world countries for decades now and they don't seem to be any better off. Who;s pocket is it really going into?
Sheila Deeth Oct 25, 2007, 8:28pm EDT
Lovely poem Bhawana. Specially liked the last stanza.
Sheila Deeth Oct 25, 2007, 8:29pm EDT
Loved reading the comments on this too. You gave us a wise message.
Corinna Parr Oct 25, 2007, 8:45pm EDT
Heart-wrenching... the contrast between your lovely words, Bhawana, and the subject matter make this especially powerful and moving.

It does seem like the problem never improves. Part of it is how aid has been managed in the past. Organizations try to work with governments that suffer from various levels of corruption. Other organizations have taken to going directly to those suffering. Save The Children springs to mind as a good example, one that works with the community and those affected to move towards solutions.
Diana Raabe Oct 25, 2007, 10:01pm EDT
Nice effort and the photograph is moving, too.
Elsie Duggan Oct 25, 2007, 11:44pm EDT
Bhawana, this is such a wonderful poem about what is going on in the world today, it should be hung in every school, so that our kids can see just exactly how lucky they are, a Beautiful piece, it certainly should take the prize of any contest,
Dan (Cowboy Up) V. Oct 26, 2007, 12:52am EDT
Awesome poem Bhawana! It's terrible that as plentiful as food is there are still children starving around the world. And we are raising corn for fuel in our cars here?
amarpreet k. Oct 26, 2007, 3:32am EDT
thats a wonderful poem on an issue we choose to ignore many times ... you draw a nice parrallel...

we must accept our part of duty and do our bit in saving resources as there are mjillion others sharing this Earth with us ..its not about just food , its about all other resources , water , air , land..its sad that educated people are not as responsible as they should be ... we have to make it our business ..
As a kid we were taught to take only that much food as we can eat ..you will never see me or my brother leaving a single grain in our plate ...
amarpreet k. Oct 26, 2007, 3:33am EDT
you have chosen a pic that speaks volume in itself
William Dotani Oct 26, 2007, 8:54am EDT
Those who have amass their greed
And never think of, hear, or see
The child crying as this hunger rings
A bell that God knows and sees.
William Dotani Oct 26, 2007, 9:01am EDT
When I was gainfully employed in Japan, I supported CCF children in India, Mexico and The Philippines. I wrote them letters and felt honored to see them grow into adults. I went to Mexico and saw the squalid conditions. Our government dumps millions of tons of grain into the Gulf of Mexico each year to keep crop prices stable, while millions suffer from hunger. I find this disgraceful.
William Dotani Oct 26, 2007, 9:04am EDT
Our government says it wants to promote democracy and peace, but then does nothing except rape the natural resources from many third world countries. This is shameful.
William Dotani Oct 26, 2007, 9:11am EDT
The BBC had a report last month about how USA aid to foreign countries was being stolen. Many African countries are hundreds of millions of dollars in debt. Banks sell this debt for roughly 7 cents to the dollar to brokers. When Congress passes a bill to give aid to a poor African country for humanitarian reasons, the debt holding brokers sue to get this money to pay off the debt. The African people never see a penny and then corrupt Africal leaders take out new loans and this woeful circus starts all over again. The BBC reported this, but our very bad joke of a media never touched this story. They are more concerned about the activities of Britney Spears.
Ramanlal M. Oct 27, 2007, 4:12am EDT
The money raised for the poors and hungry goes into the pockets of Trusts and corrupt managers,rulers etc. During the earthquake in India some years ago, when thousands died and many became homeless, the countries of the world donated goods and services, and, money by many private concerns. We know that most of these never went to the people who suffered!
Tracey W. Oct 27, 2007, 11:07am EDT
We are throwing our food from our golden bowls This was so moving Bhawana. I really liked this poem.

To feed the hungry with just one click, see my article at
http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.jsp?articleId=281474977112723

or to go directly to the source see The Hunger Site
Elsie Duggan Oct 28, 2007, 1:02am EDT
Stopped by this beautiful poem again Bhawana, so very well done, and look at those comments you have here, they understand about what you have written , you did it so well.
Sheila Deeth Oct 28, 2007, 2:34pm EDT
Congratulations Bhawana! Great job!
Terry Shaw Oct 28, 2007, 4:21pm EDT
That's so sad and powerful. The picture is just haunting.
Alison Pearce Oct 28, 2007, 5:57pm EDT
Congratulations Bhawana!
Syed The Shah Oct 28, 2007, 8:01pm EDT
Very sad and what we are doing. huh
Start from the neighborhood and support poors.

Hi B4, sorry couldn't reach you on time.
Janab, I am not married and the kid's photo is from a friend's.
Hum to abhi single hee chal rahen hain bhaya.
Abhi hum bike hain, car hone main waqt lagega, ya shayad bike hee rahen. lol
Thanks thanks thanks
William Dotani Oct 28, 2007, 9:47pm EDT
I forgot to comment on the poem because this is an issue that really upsets me.

Your poem was deep, moving and said these feelings of hunger very well.
Bhawana 'Gather Proud Mom' Oct 29, 2007, 1:31am EDT
My Dear friends,Thank you so much for your encouraging words and thanks for stopping by.

Thanks Tracey,loved your sensible prompt.
Elsie Duggan Oct 29, 2007, 5:36pm EDT
Congratulations on your second place win Bhawana, it is so well deserved.
Deb J. Oct 29, 2007, 7:32pm EDT
Yes, wonderful job Bhawana!!
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Charlotte Babb Maven-Fairy Godmother Oct 29, 2007, 8:42pm EDT
Thanks for redirecting our attention.
Gillian N. Oct 29, 2007, 9:34pm EDT
We see and forget
find hard
for an extra buck
but find soon price for
smoke and belly wash

I love those concise lyrical lines -- the contrast between "find hard" and "find soon" leaves the filling in to my imagination, and because you use only what is necessary, reaffirms your message by connecting your style and your subject. Very nice!
Bob C. Oct 29, 2007, 10:54pm EDT
Such a heart felt and deep poem Bhawana. It is such a problem not only in other nations but also our own. I received a bag to put some groceries in today along with my local newspaper. It is for a "feed the hungry" mission in town. I looked in my pantry which is filled with so many things that most of the time we take for granted and I thought to myself just how lucky we are. That bag and a few others will be packed to go before the holiday of Thanksgiving.
I tried To warn you Oct 30, 2007, 5:09pm EDT
Congratulations on another win!
Midnite Writer -- Kim Nov 1, 2007, 2:47am EDT
The poems and pictures are so profound! you are very creative! Congratulations, it is well-earned!!
Jerri H. Nov 1, 2007, 11:52am EDT
Profound Bhawana....

We are throwing our food
from our golden bowls
they are still looking
for one grain
left inside your bowl

We complain about what we don't have when we are rolling in riches....
jeni e. Jun 25, 2008, 12:55am EDT
I loved your poem. I write a lot of poetryalso. Check out my poem on hunger.
PURUSHOTHAMA RAO R. Oct 1, 2008, 8:44pm EDT
yes .poverty should not shine on earth.
let us do our bit with all sincerity in soul and humanity in heart.
your verse reflects the poor children, for no fault of theirs are reeling under
pangs of poverty
kudos
Shelbia C. Sep 6, 2009, 4:03am EDT
Beautifully done

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