Why are we silent,
complacent really,
comfortable, fat, lazy
sitting in our chairs,
on our couches;
Watching TV, football,
our plates overflowing;
When others know hunger
all around the world.
In a world that is hurting
why do we discard
throwing away our excess
while our silos bursting;
Our plates are overflowing
denying the rest, the
others,
those in need, around us,
all around in the world.
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edited February 6, 2016
Why are we silent – v8
(merging edits to original
and version 7)
edited October 29, 2015
Why are we silent – v7
(editing version 4)
edited October 29, 2015
Why are we silent – v6
(editing version 5)
edited May 13, 2015
Why are we silent – v5
(editing original again)
edited April 8, 2015
Why are we silent – v4
(editing version 3)
edited November 27, 2014
Why are we silent – v3
(editing original version
again)
Edited October 31, 2013
Why are we silent – v2
October 16, 2013
Why are we silent
Blog Action Day 2013 –
Human Rights
October 16, 2013
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