how many orphans are in ethiopia?

about six million.

but that is just a number.
how do we make that sink in?
can we even?
is it too big to fathom?

every child under the age of 18 living in
NEW YORK, MASSACHUSETTS, and THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
take all of their parents away.
that brings it close to six million.

can you imagine
what would happen if that was the case?
we, as Americans, would flip out.

three states with no parents for their children..
three whole states?

so what is the difference?
that is the question that plagues my soul
day and night.

what is the difference?