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In Mexico

As another refugee dies
camped along America's southern border 
a poor family seeks law and order
In Mexico
(In Mexico)
And the family cries.
They didn't expect to find hatred here
it's another burden that adds to their fear
In Mexico
(In Mexico)
People, don't you understand
these people need a helping hand
or they'll grow to hate America someday
Take a look at who they are
can't you see they've traveled far?
Do we simply turn our backs
and send them on their way.
Well, the world turns
And Latino families with little food or clothes
are stopped at the border, where the hot wind blows
In Mexico
(In Mexico)
And their anger burns
So they start to climb the fence at night
they learn how to sneak
and they learn how to fight
In Mexico
(In Mexico)
Then one night, in desperation
they pay coyotes to smuggle them away
hiding in the trunk of a car
afraid of being caught crossing the Rio Grande 
by an ice patrolman with a gun in his hand
But they don't get far
And the family cries
In Mexico
(In Mexico)
And as their dream dies
(In Mexico)
Camped along America's southern border
another poor family seeks law and order
In Mexico
(In Mexico)

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Kim Rodrigues Date: 5/15/2023 8:44:00 AM Congratulations on POTD! Login to Reply Emile Pinet Date: 5/15/2023 9:00:00 AM Thanks, Kim; I appreciate your comments, my friend, Emile.

Valsa George Date: 5/15/2023 5:17:00 AM As human beings we should be sensitive to the sufferings of others. This poem of yours shows your compassionate heart. Congratulations Emile on your well deserved POTD Login to Reply Emile Pinet Date: 5/15/2023 8:59:00 AM Thanks, Valsa; I appreciate your comments, my friend, Emile.

Brandy Nicole Date: 5/14/2023 5:25:00 PM Your thoughts deep and powerful. Congratulations Emile, on Poem of the Day. My best to you. Hugs, Brandy Login to Reply Emile Pinet Date: 5/14/2023 6:11:00 PM Thanks, Brandy; I appreciate your comments, my friend, Emile.

Jan Allison Date: 5/14/2023 2:28:00 PM thought provoking piece Emile, well deserving og POTD:-) hugs jan xx Login to Reply Emile Pinet Date: 5/14/2023 4:27:00 PM Thanks, Jan; I appreciate your comments, my friend, Emile.

Robert Gorelick Date: 5/14/2023 10:26:00 AM Congratulations on POTD! It's refreshing to read someone with a sane logical sympathetic point of view, considering we stole the Southwestern part of the US from Mexico, at least let them come and seek asylum don't you think. Robert Login to Reply Emile Pinet Date: 5/14/2023 11:25:00 AM Thanks, Robert, I tend to agree, but not because of America's past, but its future; I appreciate your comments, my friend, Emile.

I Am Anaya Date: 5/14/2023 10:10:00 AM Emile Pinet, Congratulations on POTD, you are a compassionate poet, and I respect your thoughts on what is an inhumane catastrophe at my border. I really don't think that your POTD should be used as a platform for those of no compassion. I think he should delete himself, it isn't right and he is spreading terror. Xhugsx~I Am Anaya Login to Reply Emile Pinet Date: 5/14/2023 11:22:00 AM Thanks, I Am Anaya; it seems that your message was received; a deletion was done... I appreciate your comments; my friend, Emile.

Gershon Wolf Date: 5/14/2023 8:00:00 AM "In the Ghetto" sure rings loud and clear here. Well done, Emile! ~ Chicago resident, but outside the ghetto. Login to Reply Emile Pinet Date: 5/14/2023 8:55:00 AM Thanks, Gershon; I appreciate your comments, my friend, Emile.

Malabika Ray Choudhury Date: 5/14/2023 7:49:00 AM Oh...so touching, Dear Emile. Your song brings tears - probably that's what a poet/song-writer's job is - creating awareness! Congratulations on your honour of POTD. BW ~ Mala Login to Reply Emile Pinet Date: 5/14/2023 8:56:00 AM Thanks, Malabika; I appreciate your comments, my friend, Emile.

Constance La France Date: 5/14/2023 7:43:00 AM Emile, love your poem and congratulations on receiving the POEM OF THE DAY honor and placing in the Elvis contest !! Login to Reply Emile Pinet Date: 5/14/2023 8:54:00 AM Thanks, Constance; I appreciate your comments, my friend, Emile.

Beryl Edmonds Date: 5/14/2023 7:40:00 AM So very sad, congratulations Emile on receiving the honour of poem of the day… Belle Login to Reply Emile Pinet Date: 5/14/2023 8:56:00 AM Thanks, Belle; I appreciate your comments, my friend, Emile.

Bill Baker Date: 5/14/2023 7:30:00 AM Congratulations on your POTD, Emile! Bill Login to Reply Emile Pinet Date: 5/14/2023 8:57:00 AM Thanks, Bill; I appreciate your comments, my friend, Emile.

Eve Roper Date: 5/14/2023 6:43:00 AM Enjoyed reading a truth that just says a statement. Congratulations on POTD my friend Login to Reply Emile Pinet Date: 5/14/2023 8:57:00 AM Thanks, Eve; I appreciate your comments, my friend, Emile.

Paulette Calasibetta Date: 5/14/2023 5:25:00 AM Congratulations on your POTD! Paulette Login to Reply Emile Pinet Date: 5/14/2023 8:58:00 AM Thanks, Paulette; I appreciate your comments, my friend, Emile.

Mike Gentile Date: 5/14/2023 5:09:00 AM Congratulations on your POTD honors Emile!!! Login to Reply Emile Pinet Date: 5/14/2023 8:58:00 AM Thanks, Mike; I appreciate your comments, my friend, Emile.

Lin Lane Date: 5/14/2023 3:44:00 AM What a great Presley song to go along with today’s problems. Congratulations on potd, Emile! Login to Reply Emile Pinet Date: 5/14/2023 8:59:00 AM Thanks, Lin; I appreciate your comments, my friend, Emile.

Tania Kitchin Date: 5/14/2023 3:32:00 AM Emile, a powerful poem, congratulations on POTD! Login to Reply Emile Pinet Date: 5/14/2023 8:59:00 AM Thanks, Tania; I appreciate your comments, my friend, Emile.

Niya Star Date: 5/14/2023 3:27:00 AM I've just signed up and saw this. TBH this is just so good! Login to Reply Emile Pinet Date: 5/14/2023 8:59:00 AM Thanks, Niya; I appreciate your comments, my friend, Emile.

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 5/14/2023 3:15:00 AM - Congratulations on your double win, Emile :) - hugs Login to Reply Emile Pinet Date: 5/14/2023 9:00:00 AM Thanks, Anne-Lise; I appreciate your comments, my friend, Emile.

Deb M Date: 5/14/2023 12:49:00 AM Congratulations Emile on POTD! Debx Login to Reply Emile Pinet Date: 5/14/2023 9:00:00 AM Thanks, Deb; I appreciate your comments, my friend, Emile.

Constance La France Date: 5/13/2023 12:38:00 PM Emile, I find that song In The Gwttoso emotional, you did an wonderful poem based on it congratulations on your win in the contest ! Login to Reply Emile Pinet Date: 5/14/2023 9:01:00 AM Thanks, Constance; it is one of my favorite Elives songs...I appreciate your comments, my friend, Emile.

Regina Mcintosh Date: 5/13/2023 4:04:00 AM Exceptional write. A true winner. God bless you always. Love, Gina Login to Reply Emile Pinet Date: 5/13/2023 8:42:00 AM Thanks, Regina, your comments are always a highlight of my day, my friend, Emile.