This poem was inspired by a photograph taken by Kevin Carter. The photo can be viewed at the following link:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3533/3889588190e6c52b9358o.jpg


A Prayer for the Forgotten

I weep O Lord, I weep,
I weep for those who have no more tears to weep,
In this world overflowing with wealth
a child should not be left for the birds of carrion,

Look to it now before the hour grows cold,*

Remember well the flapping of the Reaper’s wings,
For on the tolling of the day,
One day now, one day soon,
You too will be snatched away before the break of day.