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A new year starts
appearing as a blank slate
but its history is already written
in the dust of treaties,
the land-mine refuse of war,
the increased opulence of the rich,
the skinny-ribbed orphan’s unheard, “Mama,”
the refugee’s grasp for a grain of rice.
All written on a mirror
so we read it backwards
and never quite understand.
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Movingly evocative of the current state of our world.
Strong poem. In just a few words powerful visual images arise. I agree we want a new slate but there is so much baggage to deal with. Thanks for stating and sharing Doann.
Evocative and beautiful in such a painful way. May we learn to see the truth in the mirror.Thank you, dear friend.
Thanks for this powerful, beautifully heartbreaking poem! Everyone should read this.
An important message beautifully stated!
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She knows and does so well what too many poets won’t touch. The refugee, the skinny-ribbed orphan have been seen and heard. Thank you Doann.
A true understanding through life experiences, heartfelt and beautifully expressed, leaves one to ponder on so many levels.
Thank you Doann for speaking for those of us who share your thoughts but lack the eloquence and gift you have to put them into words.
Poignant reminder of our potential to and our responsibility for re-establishing social constructs, regardless how destructive they have been.
powerful and clear piece by a world traveler. thank you, doann