we do care

we do care
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caught
in the deathly throes of living
savagery of a snare
pocketless paupery
no money
a blank wall stare
before he left for mumbai
they told him beware
keep hidden your
return fare
try your luck
threadbare
the worst calamities prepare
pitfalls bear
if you return empty handed
remember
we do care
this thought
to strengthen your
fight against despair
hold on to it
you wish
our prayer