A child will perish each minute.

by Steven Beesley   Oct 27, 2005


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In October, 2005 leading medical experts said that one child will die each minute due to complications from HIV/AIDS. There is not enough done to help those poor children in 3rd world countries who have no say and have been stricken by this disease. They have no access to the life sustaining drugs to prolong their lives. It is really such a sad state of affairs.

A child will perish each minute:

A child will perish each minute,
one will die in such pain.
No help is given for their suffering,
no one seems to know or care.

Each passing day, it's all the same.
So many more will pass away,
unknown to you and me.
They have no hope, death is their only release.

A silent killer is working feverishly,
behind the scenes where no one can see.
It's victims have no say or choice,
no help can reach them; it's far too late.

Science is slow to help their fate,
need medical attention to help their state.
Yet nothing is done, so little and so late!
All must die without any chance from this silent enemy.

Steven Beesley (c)

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  • 18 years ago

    by Jacklyn

    "No help is given for their suffering,
    no one seems to know or care."

    there are definately people that care, just not enough of them i think. this poem is great! it's so sad capturin the truth of the world that is going on. actually here we have this collectors thing going on. for holloween where you take this box around and collect money to help go to the finding a cure for HIV/ AIDS. me and my friends are helping out with it. but i would have to agree with your opinions in this poem that not enough people seem to care about this topic in our world. it's really sad. your poem is great though!

    ~Jacklyn

  • 18 years ago

    by Simon Hayes

    Another truthful piece that brings reality home. A truly sad state of affairs opened up to many. Thanks for this remarkable, eye opener!

  • 18 years ago

    by Gesselle Valle

    Steven
    As I read your poems...I don't really know what to say. Your poetry is really unique and it has a touch of honesty. I love your work, thanks for sharing. I'm just speechless ^_^ Take care

  • 18 years ago

    by Lu

    Words of truth in a tragic poem ....penned by a man with a compassionate heart ...
    Steven the reality of this poem twisted and turned my heart till it shed tears ... A truly hearfelt write ...

  • 18 years ago

    by Ann Stareyes

    Sad and touching piece Steven...truly touches my heart....

    Love Ann

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