Droughts Widows
A 6 word poem22 total reviews
Comment from Hugh McDowell
Excellent entry with such a somber message. Farming is such a tough way to make a living. It's a 24/7 job. It is such a shame when countries can't or won't help in these crisis situations. Poem reads well both silently and out loud. Hugh
reply by the author on 07-Aug-2018
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Excellent entry with such a somber message. Farming is such a tough way to make a living. It's a 24/7 job. It is such a shame when countries can't or won't help in these crisis situations. Poem reads well both silently and out loud. Hugh
Comment Written 06-Aug-2018
reply by the author on 07-Aug-2018
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Hi Hugh, Thanks for your comments and I felt a need to voice my sadness at these farmers plights all too often a familiar story. Our Govt give token gesture offers when enough voices are heard. Glad you found my poem worth reading Cheers Christine
Comment from Mark Valentine
I like how this sheds light on an underreported tragedy with six well-chosen words (and rhyme to boot!). No matter how high-tech we get, we still need rain to live.
One nit - I'm thinking you don't need the apostrophe in "suicide's".
Loved the poem - good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 07-Aug-2018
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I like how this sheds light on an underreported tragedy with six well-chosen words (and rhyme to boot!). No matter how high-tech we get, we still need rain to live.
One nit - I'm thinking you don't need the apostrophe in "suicide's".
Loved the poem - good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 06-Aug-2018
reply by the author on 07-Aug-2018
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Hi Mark Thanks for you review and have corrected suicides Ta for that. An all too familiar story in Australia many farmers are in tragic circumstances so sad to see them struggling . my small way to bring their plight to readers Cheers Christine
Comment from aryr
Oh my goodness Christine, how awful that those poor farmers resort to suicide. It is always the farmers (and their families) that seem to suffer the most because of their crops and herds. I do so agree that charity begins at home, similar situations happen here in the USA and Canada and I have forever asked why not take care of those here first, then help the world. Good luck, thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 07-Aug-2018
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Oh my goodness Christine, how awful that those poor farmers resort to suicide. It is always the farmers (and their families) that seem to suffer the most because of their crops and herds. I do so agree that charity begins at home, similar situations happen here in the USA and Canada and I have forever asked why not take care of those here first, then help the world. Good luck, thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 06-Aug-2018
reply by the author on 07-Aug-2018
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Hi Ary, Thank you my friend for your review and comments I gues this happens everywhere but big time in Australia Thanks for your good luck but the farmers need it more Cheers Christine
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You are most welcome Christine, I am keeping them in my thoughts.
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Thank you my dear friend
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Thank you my dear friend
Comment from robyn corum
Christine,
This is tragic -- and in sooo many ways! It reminds me of our stock market crash here in the 30s -- starting the Great Depression for the States.
But, how do these guys get to 'take the easy way out' and leave their wives and children to struggle alone?
I often feel sorry for people who make this choice. My heart seems too hard to in these cases. --sigh--
Thank you for sharing. Much good luck to you in the voting.
I've seen a lot of these, but yours is one of my top two favorites.
reply by the author on 07-Aug-2018
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Christine,
This is tragic -- and in sooo many ways! It reminds me of our stock market crash here in the 30s -- starting the Great Depression for the States.
But, how do these guys get to 'take the easy way out' and leave their wives and children to struggle alone?
I often feel sorry for people who make this choice. My heart seems too hard to in these cases. --sigh--
Thank you for sharing. Much good luck to you in the voting.
I've seen a lot of these, but yours is one of my top two favorites.
Comment Written 06-Aug-2018
reply by the author on 07-Aug-2018
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Hi Robyn Thanks for a terrific review and glad you like this ? Being a farmers daughter it alway saddens me to hear of the farmers plight here in Australia it is a beautiful country but often so unforgiving and ruthless and many just cant cope leaving tragedy behind. No sure if suicide is the 'easy way out' more a desperate cry for help often unheard and it must be a shit way to leave a family and happens way too often . no easy answer I pray for rain though Cheers Christine
Comment from heavenempress
Am saddened by the situation behind the poem. Your piece of work is so real and you spoke volumes of issues within few words. So much gifted I bringing about life experiences into poetic form. Keep it up. I highly recommend your work to others.
reply by the author on 07-Aug-2018
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Am saddened by the situation behind the poem. Your piece of work is so real and you spoke volumes of issues within few words. So much gifted I bringing about life experiences into poetic form. Keep it up. I highly recommend your work to others.
Comment Written 06-Aug-2018
reply by the author on 07-Aug-2018
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Hi hevenempress, Thank you for your review and I appreciate you recommending my work to others I love to write and love this site Many Cheers to you Christine
Comment from Hayley Zemontas
A powerful poem with a poignant message. Makes people think and also remember their own blessings, and that's always a great thing in a poem. Your rhymes are fantastic and the image you chose melds perfectly with the subject matter. Thank you for bringing the plight of the farmers to our attention. The world can be a tough and cruel place and the more honest we are about that, the more help there will be. X
reply by the author on 07-Aug-2018
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A powerful poem with a poignant message. Makes people think and also remember their own blessings, and that's always a great thing in a poem. Your rhymes are fantastic and the image you chose melds perfectly with the subject matter. Thank you for bringing the plight of the farmers to our attention. The world can be a tough and cruel place and the more honest we are about that, the more help there will be. X
Comment Written 06-Aug-2018
reply by the author on 07-Aug-2018
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Hi Haley, Thanks for your review and encouraging comments and yes each voice may carry weight and the farmer need many voices today Farming is a tough role I am pleased you like my 6 words Cheers Christine
Comment from Robbie Yates
What a sad (but important) topic to be writing about. An Australian myself, I know how terrible the drought is. Thank you for sharing this very expressive six-word poem!
reply by the author on 07-Aug-2018
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What a sad (but important) topic to be writing about. An Australian myself, I know how terrible the drought is. Thank you for sharing this very expressive six-word poem!
Comment Written 06-Aug-2018
reply by the author on 07-Aug-2018
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Hi Robbie, thanks for reading my poem and yes you would be well aware of the poor farmers plight and I thought I could add my voice through poetry Glad to meet you Cheers Christine
Comment from royowen
It's such a tragedy, a farmer has to live by faith, they simply can't do without rain. The farmers on our West Coast aren't doing so well either, we've ad some good rains here the last week, with a couple of inches, our main reservoir was at 18% but up to 26% now. Beautifully written Christine, well done, blessings, Roy
reply by the author on 07-Aug-2018
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It's such a tragedy, a farmer has to live by faith, they simply can't do without rain. The farmers on our West Coast aren't doing so well either, we've ad some good rains here the last week, with a couple of inches, our main reservoir was at 18% but up to 26% now. Beautifully written Christine, well done, blessings, Roy
Comment Written 06-Aug-2018
reply by the author on 07-Aug-2018
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Hi Roy, Thank you so much and being a farmers daughter I alway think of the farmers plight and Australia is such a dry continent and relentless in its fury with the weather if its not drought it bloody flood and fire . I need to add my voice Roy Glad to hear your wather has increased. Cheers Christine
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Well done Christine
Comment from Hitcher
The life of many farmers is a difficult one that is for sure, Here in NZ, it is the young male farmer who makes up the largest percentage suicide rates in the entire country, that alone is a rather disturbing fact i reckon. Strong six word poem for the contest!
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The life of many farmers is a difficult one that is for sure, Here in NZ, it is the young male farmer who makes up the largest percentage suicide rates in the entire country, that alone is a rather disturbing fact i reckon. Strong six word poem for the contest!
Comment Written 06-Aug-2018
reply by the author on 07-Aug-2018
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Hi Hitcher, Thankf for ypur review and how sad that suicide is the last resort for many . My heart cries every time I hear of a farmer ending lifecthat way. Glad to add my voice to highlight their problems Cheers Christine
Comment from misscookie
My heart goes out to all the farmer it must be hard to see their land turn to dry dirt and dust
For those who took their life If they could only hang on better days were coming
Cookie
reply by the author on 07-Aug-2018
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My heart goes out to all the farmer it must be hard to see their land turn to dry dirt and dust
For those who took their life If they could only hang on better days were coming
Cookie
Comment Written 06-Aug-2018
reply by the author on 07-Aug-2018
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Hi Cookie, Thank my friend for you review and pray for rain It will come one day soon I hope As always many Cheers xx Christine
