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Street child

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I have passion driven by determination in a big nation, where no one recognized my hesitation to make a difference in this world, my dreams to be in school with books and pen as my friend is shattered by nature, I am now the breadwinner in the family, Sweating under the sun is my highest education. I cry why can't anyone see my perfect picture future, then I remember I am the street child.

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This poem even though is not lengthy seek to address the needs of the poor street child, who sleeps with pain of being rejected and looked down upon.

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Written on October 09, 2022

Submitted by elfirm071 on October 09, 2022

Modified on March 05, 2023

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Characters 392
Words 74
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Street child

Driving a long way home with my dad and seeing children with unique beauty on the street begging, hurts me. I asked myself, how can I be their voice so they get equal opportunity as others.And this I wrote something down. more…

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