There had been too many to count
blue eyes, brown skin
little hands big feet
from Ukraine to Uganda
silent cry the same
“Ma Ma”
Some left in a field
others on a bin
most left with nothing
and overly thin
a few were adopted
many stung by the cold
they started out young
too soon they were old
“no solution” they say
the world is too small
children too many
no parents at all
but what about hearts
of you and of me
provide for these futures
giving more free
a day down the road
there will only be one
one single orphan
and him not alone
Though there is no simple solution to helping the growing population of children without parents I do know there are two responses. One is a willingness to have a little less that others can have something and the other is to open one’s heart to the misery and the heartache of this world and make a small difference. Easy? No! Possible? Yes!!!
The children we are working with are each a treasure. There are those who have fast legs, others have beautiful voices and others could draw exceptionally if someone would give them a pencil, drawing pad and some encouragement. Most important are hands filled with love and laps with plenty of room for children.
There is a large group of orphans (refugees) that we are hoping to (help) build a center for in Northern Gulu. The opportunities range from supplying funds for bedding, shoes and clothing to coming and giving a week or two of your time in numerous areas. Interested??
my email is vesseyglobal@gmail.com
A kind smile, a gentle touch , an empathetic heart can go a long way in mending broken hearts and hurt souls. But you know what, unlike adults, children no matter in what dire circumstances they are in don’t forget to smile. Good luck for all your endeavors.
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I agree children have a resilience we dont give them credit for. Thanks…
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Hi Leslie – there are way too many that have been left on their own, through no fault of their own – I feel for them and do what I can … and will do a lot more in the future. Good luck with your project in Northern Gulu … cheers Hilary
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I appreciate the hearts of people like you Hilary. Always looking to help others…
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Lovely poem.
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thanks for your visit
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I wonder sometimes…where is the moral outrage about how children in the world are being treated?….it good to know there are those attempting to address some of these children’s needs.
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What a beautiful post, and the photo of the children brought a smile to my face. They are blessed to have you.
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You have a lovely way with words, and there’s hope with the final message of this poem. Still, I find it so sad there are so many without a home.
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This is so sad. These poor little sweet children! I think of the countless families around the world who would love to fill their hearts and homes with the love of a child but yet I’ve heard how difficult it is to adopt a child. I don’t understand why the process is not a long tedious, but horribly expensive. Thanks for sharing and caring!
~Curious as a Cathy
Art Sketching Through the Alphabet “O” (Owl)
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They started out young – too soon they were old. Bless you for your loving heart and your boots-on-the-ground assistance, Leslie. Yes, improving children’s lives is possible. In fact, it is a sacred duty. Way to be, kiddo.
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