Comment from Walu Feral

Excellent

G'day Maria.

Beautifully written submission to the club, my friend.

The picture captures the realities of life and your poem says it all.

Sadly, this is all very common in every country. Here, in the Philippines, there is a huge gap between the haves and have nots, there is no welfare syste. They say there is, but they don't have a budget to operate with.

Very touching work.

Cheers Fez

 Comment Written 28-Nov-2017

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reply by the author on 29-Nov-2017

I know lots of Filipinos, mostly women. I live in Madrid and go to an English-speaking Catholic church. The Filipinos in my church usually work as maids and many of them have left their families behind because they really needed to carve a better future for them. They are lovely people and very hard-working.
Thanks for your kind review.

Comment from misscookie

Excellent

The photo you choose top go with your poem is a perfect match
And the words to your poem is a strong message to one and all I always say Only by the grace of God there go I.
That is way I always try to help others.For It is better to give than receive.
Cookie

 Comment Written 28-Nov-2017

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reply by the author on 29-Nov-2017

Thanks, Cookie.

reply by misscookie on 29-Nov-2017

It was my pleasure have a blessed day.
Cookie

Comment from RGstar

Excellent

Yes, Maria, and the thing is, this kind of situation come in all shapes and sizes, haves and have nots, and the most upsetting, always the innocent that suffers.

My best wishes.
RG

 Comment Written 27-Nov-2017

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reply by the author on 29-Nov-2017

Thanks for your review, Roy.

Comment from Teri7

Excellent

This is a very well written poem for the picture this challenge. You used very good descriptive wording telling a story. I enjoyed reading it. Blessings, Teri

 Comment Written 25-Nov-2017

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reply by the author on 26-Nov-2017

Thanks so much, Teri.

Comment from Irish Rain

Excellent

Wow, how very deep. I loved this. Sometimes your conscience will try to lead you, the fool doesn't listen. But, as you say, the day of reckoning will come. Wonderful, blessings...

 Comment Written 25-Nov-2017

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reply by the author on 26-Nov-2017

Thanks for reading.

Comment from Barb Hensongispsaca

Excellent

Oh wow what a different take on the challenge picture. Very well done and quite a message to be delivered. Someday...absolutely right

 Comment Written 25-Nov-2017

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reply by the author on 26-Nov-2017

Thanks for reading, Barb.

Comment from Sharon Haiste

Excellent

A good poem for the 'Pix This Challenge Group'.
Well written with a good story.
The message is strong and clear.
Well done and good luck to you with the competition.
Sharon

 Comment Written 25-Nov-2017

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reply by the author on 26-Nov-2017

Thanks, Sharon.

Comment from Leilani Leahola

Exceptional

Love it. Makes me want to cry. So much like what is wrong in our world. All the main character wants is for someone to help and to notice them. In the end we will all be the same.

 Comment Written 25-Nov-2017

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reply by the author on 25-Nov-2017

Thanks for your very generous review.

Comment from Joan E.

Excellent

I am glad the challenge inspired you to create this evocative poem. I admired your speaking in the voice of the poor person in these short but powerful quatrains. Thank you for the reminder to be compassionate, since there but for the grace...go I! Sighs- Joan

 Comment Written 25-Nov-2017

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reply by the author on 25-Nov-2017

Thanks for reading, Joan.

Comment from Jacqueline M Franklin

Excellent

Hi, Maria

= You are so right!
= We never know what tomorrow may bring either.
= Yesterday's good fortune can turn into tomorrow's misfortune.
= Excellent interpretation of the artwork.

Cheers, J
*** Merry Christmas & Happy New Year ***
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 Comment Written 25-Nov-2017

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reply by the author on 25-Nov-2017

Thanks for reading, Jax.