Echoes Of Laughter

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 ~~

 

Comments

14 responses to “Echoes Of Laughter”

  1. Luvbeingadyke Avatar

    Well said and so true Dom globalization is definitely a form of tyranny for many.

    1. Dom DiFrancesco Avatar

      It certainly is and thank you for taking the time to read my work, I really do appreciate it.

  2. Tiny Avatar

    So sad and so true. Very well expressed.

    1. Dom DiFrancesco Avatar

      Thank you very much Tiny.

  3. Cheryl-Lynn Avatar

    Such a sad reality…well penned, Dominic

    1. Dom DiFrancesco Avatar

      Thank you Cheryl-Lynn, this kind of thing really gets to me.

  4. Steven Krohn Avatar

    Reblogged this on Steve's Blog.

  5. Steven Krohn Avatar

    Fantastic, well done! Keep up the great job!!

    1. Dom DiFrancesco Avatar

      Thank you Steve, I appreciate that.

  6. Jonathan Caswell Avatar

    Reblogged this on By the Mighty Mumford and commented:
    POETRY CONTINUES TO BE A CONSCIENCE…FOR THOSE WHOSE CONSCIENCE IS SEARED AND UNFEELING.

    1. Dom DiFrancesco Avatar

      Thank you Jonathan, I appreciate it so much.

      1. Jonathan Caswell Avatar

        ORT-ORT!

  7. Opinionated Man Avatar

    I was hungry once, but thankfully someone adopted me. Nicely worded write here.

    1. Dom DiFrancesco Avatar

      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.

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