Thursday, May 10, 2007

Our Nation, Adam Samaroo

I have seen the devastation and contemplation
of our nation

I have heard the pain, for the gain
of our nation

I have touched the dead, and the tears they shed
of our nation

I have smelt the lead, the sulphur bed
of our nation

I have tasted the hate, and the want to eliminate
of our nation

long belts lash upon all of our faces

ETERNALLY SCARRED

3 comments:

Unknown said...

Adam, through this poem I can feel your pain and shame. I particularly like the last line--a strong visual and tactile image. Ouch!

Mrs. K.

W Brown said...

Truely something different. ... thanks for sharing

Anonymous said...

Adam, This is so profound. Simple yet powerful. Thank you for sharing it.
Ms. G