Echoes of laughter
Smiling faces of children
–Innocence at play
Sights, sounds of another time
When being a kid was cool
The cries of hunger
Tears streaming down sunken cheeks
–Modern travesty
While the rich still get richer
Children starve for no reason
~~ Dominic R. DiFrancesco ~~
Dom DiFrancesco 
Well said and so true Dom globalization is definitely a form of tyranny for many.
It certainly is and thank you for taking the time to read my work, I really do appreciate it.
So sad and so true. Very well expressed.
Thank you very much Tiny.
Such a sad reality…well penned, Dominic
Thank you Cheryl-Lynn, this kind of thing really gets to me.
Reblogged this on Steve's Blog.
Fantastic, well done! Keep up the great job!!
Thank you Steve, I appreciate that.
Reblogged this on By the Mighty Mumford and commented:
POETRY CONTINUES TO BE A CONSCIENCE…FOR THOSE WHOSE CONSCIENCE IS SEARED AND UNFEELING.
Thank you Jonathan, I appreciate it so much.
ORT-ORT!
I was hungry once, but thankfully someone adopted me. Nicely worded write here.
Thank you OM and I apologize for the very late reply to your comment…work and a couple of days vacation got in the way.