When do we go home mama?
Very soon my pikin (child)
once the rivers stops leaking
when the earth is done drinking
and our home is no longer sinking
~~~
What about Papa, when is he coming back?
He’s long gone my love
and won’t be coming home,
swept away with all else we own,
He now lays buried in a watery tomb~~~
Who are these people mama, are they my new family?
You might say that in a way
to all, the river has done damage
belongings and love ones, vanished,
And now families by design, we manage
~~~
When do we go home mama?
When the freak rains finally halt
and the rivers shut their vault
…Have patience child,
We’ll soon be okay
~~~~~~~~~~~~
**** Inspired by the flood situation presently devastating communities within my Country (click for information—> RAGE OF NATURE: Flood ravages communities across Nigeria)
(Pictures provided by google)
Festival King 
Brilliantly done!!!
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Thanks dear
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This is beautiful, FestivalKing! Brilliant!
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I’m glad you think so dear
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Oh beautiful one . . .He has given you a gift to not only have compassion for others , but to raise awareness and compassion through your poems and words. God bless you and rescue these displaced by the flood.
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Amen to that Debbie! I pray that the proper aid comes to them. I truly wish there was something I could do 😦
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What a powerful piece, and powerful viewpoint – through the child’s innocent eyes. You always pull emotion out of me on your site, so much! One of the things I like best about your writing is it is devoid of sentimentalism – you let events, characters, facts and situations speak for themselves, without trying to make people think ”oh poor girl/people” etc. It makes what you say all the more sincere, powerful and truthful, even if there is pain in reading sometimes!
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Thank you Sir … Once again I am honored that you think this way about my work.
Cheers!
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A pirate being called sir! Whatever next! Yes, I really think that way, a lot. Regards.
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Thank ye’ Capt’n …Arrrrr!!! 😀
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Now yer talkin’ unfurl out those sails! And thanks again for your posts.even us types need that, alot!
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You put these mothers and children in my heart to live.
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I am glad if this piece has done that. Please pray for them dear.
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Everything in my heart is a prayer.
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Always.
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This is beautiful and heartbreaking. Your writing is full of imagery and emotion! These people are definitely in my prayers.
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Thank you very much
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Lovely post upe, reality just hit home for me with this. Thanks hon
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Thanks love!
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Rich language keeping to the bones…thank you!
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Thank you for taking the time to read it.
Cheers!
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Painful, powerful reflection on the effect of flooding. May all be well.
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Thank you for your kind words… I pray all is well soon enough
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