Poem for Aylan Kurdi Shenu

  

We are humans

I am your soul Aylan

your true humanity

I did not die with you

sinking in Bodrum‘s sea.

Who do you think washed you ashore?

Who painted your t-shirt red?

To Kos the adults took you

‘We promise home’ they said.

Who do you think will lift you now?

Who’ll cuddle you warm and true?

Who’ll bring your people safe from war?

Who’ll bury your shorts so blue?

I am your soul Aylan, your true humanity,

I did not die with you.

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Paul O'Mahony

I'm Paul O'Mahony (Poet). On Twitter you can reach me @Omaniblog A father. I work as business storytelling consultant - Podcaster - Blogger - Live streamer via Periscope - Foodie - I love to connect with people. . Live in Glanmire, Cork Ireland Europe linkedin.com/in/paulhomahony

2 thoughts on “Poem for Aylan Kurdi Shenu”

  1. (Tears) A Wonderful testament to compassion in the human heart of those of us who are not just observers.
    Thank you Paul for such a Beautiful poem that will touch many hearts forever.

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