My thoughts on the victims of the water-crisis:

Author’s note:
The following poem is based upon the trials & perils of life that some of the most victimized individuals in this global water crisis are: Children. They suffer the highest consequences of this water crisis & usually are the last to get help. These same children whom are often the first casualties of this water-crisis, are also those whom are sent into war-torn territories, where they run the risks of being attacked by dangerous animals, murdered, kidnapped, or raped. It is my hope that, through this poem, you may find it in your heart, to find & make a way to help in any/every cause that you can, to help relieve the burdens placed upon those from among us whom are the most vulnerable of us & have less than we do. In all honesty, no Human being deserves to not water clean water. Clean water is a basic Human-right & all of us who have it must/should be willing to see fit that those who don’t have it get it.

The Narrative of a Victim:

Mama...Papa...I’m simply dying of thirst!!!
But, this waters’ contaminated & cursed...
...that’s what she said.

I walk...miles & miles...these are just some of my many trials.
The water I fetch for my family’s so filthy...the taste just hurts...
...that’s what she said.

I’m cryin’ out to Humanity, for help...my stomach curls.
Disease-ridden and mosquito-infested...this is the worst...
...that’s what she said.

I risk getting gang-raped by mercenaries.
I’m in fear of being devoured by parasites...
...that’s what she said.

I don’t wanna die...but, there’s no hope for me.
Millions of children share my dreadful plights...
...that’s what she said.

What will you do?!!!

Gareth Bryant/2012

To do something about it, to prevent the narrative of another victim from coming to fruition, donate to the following:

http://www.mycharitywater.org/givethanksforcleanwater

My thoughts on Water: Part II (The Poem):

Author’s note:
This is part two, of the two-part series that I’ve presented, about the Water-Crisis & our obligation as those who can make a serious difference to do something about it.

Water is Vital:

We’re all in need of this blessing, regardless of our religions, ethnicities, genders and ages.

Acquisition of this precious resource is required for proper development of our life-stages.

Terrible is the fact that so many people waste away & die for not having just a little bit.

Everything living thing on this planet has a birthright to have all rights to their share of it.

Recognition of its significance is imperative for our basic survival.

Its importance in all of our day-to-day lives has no equal nor rival.

Sad is the fact that Millions of our fellow Humans have not this life-supporting liquid.

Vigorous is our need to ensure that they receive it; denial of this resource is so putrid.

It just takes a little bit of effort and money to make a lot of difference, to help someone else live.

To those who have more, we’re obligated to provide for those who have less; so, let’s just give.

Any of us could be affected by not having; we would want someone to give us a hand.

Let not your selfishness, or fear of poverty, prevent you from helping your fellow man.

Gareth Bryant/2012