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Childhood
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Sonnets
Up the riverbanks we scrambled.
Across the herb speckled meadows we ran.
Lungs full of dust: how our lives dangled!
Between life and death; as the dust did fan.
A wind sprung up, diverting the dust:
Towards the river and farm it spread.
Quickly to hospital - Oh! yes we must!
Shall we soon be really and truly dead?
But insectestides, are not the answer.
Intensified chemical sprayed!
Do you think it casues cancer?
I daresay and I heard you prayed.
Dead birds and fish float in the river.
Oh! now my lips are all of a quiver.
Childhood
Enjoyed the read. Thanks for sharing. I too remember the 60's. Hi old friend.
yvette2014
Childhood:
Thank you for taking the time to read my poetry, your kind and encouraging comments are welcome, nettajack.
http://www.postpoems.org/authours/a.griffiths57
It's a wonder that any of us
It's a wonder that any of us survived the 60s. A delightful read.
Childhood:
Your time to read my poem and comment on it is much appreciated. Could not agree more with your statment here let's hope there is no repeat.
http://www.postpoems.org/authours/a.griffiths57