Crippled soldiers
Walking through the market
Missing arm or leg.
Hands in supplication
Everyday beg
Even without fingers
To take the money.
Wrists raised together
Press to clasp"goodwill,"
And bless oaths of petition.
To thereby assure
That the almsgiver's wish,
His fervent prayer
Be entirely granted.
Some call us "Papa"
Appealing for compassion,
Kindness or rescue;
Some roll up pants leg
To show a wound
Or a leg replaced
By Prosthetic device.
Missing arm or leg.
Hands in supplication
Everyday beg
Even without fingers
To take the money.
Wrists raised together
Press to clasp"goodwill,"
And bless oaths of petition.
To thereby assure
That the almsgiver's wish,
His fervent prayer
Be entirely granted.
Some call us "Papa"
Appealing for compassion,
Kindness or rescue;
Some roll up pants leg
To show a wound
Or a leg replaced
By Prosthetic device.
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