Nairobi-Kenya waters

I confront the corpse, scrutinize the flies masticating the dead skin.
The dissipated body has been there, laying in a pool of Aid infested blood.
Millions of isolated bodies lay in the dirt of Nairobi.
Killed over war, political movements, or even gang warefare.
Killed, for fighting for clean water for their children.
Dirty streets and lakes of Nairobi.
Compared to Floridas great Northen lake, the Okeechobee.
Is paradise for the people of Kenya.

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Comments

threeleafshamrock | August 15, 2009 - 18:49

Wow, Pin; tough piece that pulls no punches and neither should it of course.

Chris

pinda | August 15, 2009 - 18:56

Thanks Chris, purely for message rather than poem vibe.

threeleafshamrock | August 15, 2009 - 18:58

Same difference Pin!

pinda | August 15, 2009 - 19:43

Chris, check out pheonix-rising latest post, something called hay bales... post me what you rekon of it. I'm suspicous about the last two lines, remember it's under autobiography. Waiting for him to reply.

Cavalcaderl | August 15, 2009 - 21:31

New Pinda
I agree with threeleafshamrock to.
Clean water,food,sanitation,first aid.
and Afghistan.
J X
mind you we had
nothing family 8.

pinda | August 15, 2009 - 21:52

8, wow. Mind you, families in the early years had it hard, nowerdays kids and families are more fortunate as they are in a world with more typical morals.

threeleafshamrock | August 15, 2009 - 22:09

Hi Pin, sorry; late back to ya. Looks like it's been answered and help is being got. Don't want to embarrass anyone so will say no more, other than it appears to be one brave kid.

Remember this is a public post here; emails might be better for some subjects ;)

Commendations for caring Pin....it does matter!

pinda | August 15, 2009 - 22:35

Didn't think to email him, just so used to posting on here. My bad, lesson for next time. Well, it just goes to show, some have talents within them and sometimes immoral behaviour brings out the best in people. Ashame it scars them sometimes, in many ways.

threeleafshamrock | August 15, 2009 - 23:31

I hear you!

Beeme | August 16, 2009 - 20:34

Hey Pinda,

A very powerful poem that shows your caring nature!

Cavalcaderl | August 18, 2009 - 21:52

sorry Afghanistan