Homeless and Alone
poem by:
Cecilia Crasto
Written
on Aug 13, 2016
He stakes his corner on a busy street His meager possessions strewn at his feet Lines of suffering etched deep in his face Alone he sits in his small confined space. A homeless man a forgotten soul Reduced to nothing with a begging bowl His days are tough he sleeps out rough When do we say this is enough. Then one day he was there no more What became of him where did he go Are we so heartless that we turn away Ignore their plight get on with our day. What was his story in a different life Perhaps there were children a loving wife A daunting thought just occurred to me This could happen to you or even to me. Would I open my home and offer a bed The answer is shameful it pounds in my head I don't trust strangers it's not my concern A poor response-there's so much to learn.
Tags: sad, rhyme, depressing, pain,
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Roxanne Dubarry commented:
The plight of the homeless is terrible. It is also terrible how young people are turning away from God because of their problems. Instead, they should be running towards his wide open arms~
Christopher Russon
commented:
Lovely poem about homeless people.
A sad fact.
Gerry Legister
commented:
Good moonlight sleep on a midnight bed would be my desire for the homeless
Cecilia Crasto
commented:
I would gladly give them my bed, but it wouldn't solve anything, the Govt. needs to do more.
Steve Jones
commented:
Really makes you think and sad that most of us most likely would look the other way. I always try though to be kind.
Steve Jones
commented:
Really makes you think and sad that most of us most likely would look the other way. I always try though to be kind though and hope I would at least try to help. Love your stuff.
Cecilia Crasto
commented:
Thanks for your kind words, I do appreciate it JK Hawk
Frank Hornby .
commented:
A very powerful poem Cecilia,.....moving words...
Edward shields
commented:
I can see that homeless man in my head, great words.
Cecilia Crasto
commented:
Thank you Frank and Edward, I sense that you are both kind and caring individuals.
