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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Susan Toba says:

October 23, 2015 at 3:12 pm

(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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Bernie Aird says:

October 14, 2015 at 2:36 pm

I found the post of today most interesting including the video pieces, featuring other creative people is a great idea. Good luck!

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