Inspired by Eugenia’s Weekly Prompt – Peace & Reena’s Exploration Challenge #201
who would have thought
being a stranger in a very strange land
looking for better opportunities, peace
and respite from the atrocities of war
would mean a continued fight against another’s bigotry
it hurts this humanist’s heart
I Write Her 
So very true and especially now it seems. ❤️🤗Joni
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Thanks, Joni! ❤
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🤗❤️💕
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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Succinct and to the point – a very topically appropriate poem. I’m not sure what the prompts are but this one is a keeper!
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Thank you, Val! Usually the prompts are the italicized and bolded words or an image. Glad you enjoyed it. 🙂
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It is a hurtful place to be in. Beautifully written Susi
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❤ Thank you, Sadje. Yes, it is.
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You’re welcome
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God only knows
and it shows
this thing supposed humanity
oh no
here we go again bocks!
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And he’s back! 😉
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Very apt to what is happening in today’s world! Excellent take on the prompt, Susi!
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Thank you so much, Eugenia! 🙂
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Reblogged this on Reena Saxena and commented:
Our humanity ….by Susi Bocks
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Profound! Applies to so much going on around us.
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Thank you so much, Reena! 🙂
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It hurts mine too, Susi!
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❤
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