The Oppressed Poem by Hamid eldood Mahdi

The oppressed gather in groups, ‎
Spelling bitterly their grievances out, ‎
The grievous cost of being in suspense, ‎
A reward for their endless toils, ‎
Sweat, ups and downs! ‎

Frowns take over, ‎
Cracked scars of wrinkles dominate, ‎
Eyes retreat to their sunken shells ‎
Teeth lost their snowy glitter, ‎
Fatigue robs them the seconds of delight! ‎

Bowed headed, the oppressed regretfully ‎
Go back home bare handed
At the threshold, heavy by the brunt of life, ‎
The same tone rests into their ears, ‎
The tormenting echoes of their dependants
Torturing their hearts.‎
Food! ‎
Milk! ‎