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the bottom feeders |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia 
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Watching the bottom feeders Move about the tank as if They never knew the surface Never understood the top of the tank She walks along the city streets Head down, no where to go Hangs out with bottom feeders, That’s all she knows He sits in a 5th avenue tower Shouting commands and insults Firing people with the snap of a finger But not without good reasons, mind you She picks up a cast away newspaper Sits on the bench to read Next to the old man with holes in his shoes And a friendly smile It’s another day in paradise It’s another opportunity to melt the ice Between the gaze of those Who spend their days and nights on the streets He leaves the tower for a midnight stroll Walks silently past those on the dole They don’t exist for the power man For they have nothing that smells of money, Though they may smell rich ‘tis not the green stuff that makes a pocket itch and so, they don’t exist. (Though God saw them on the street that day) It’s Thanksgiving, and the next stranger you meet May be living on the street, So count your blessings if you are on your way To a warm cozy home and a dinner to eat. |
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Krawdad Member Elite
since 2001-01-03
Posts 2597 |
And which line would you be standing in come Thursday And which one on Friday morning Consider them both . . . And wonder why they are Thoughtful piece, Kacy |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Happy Thanksgiving, m'friend. I will be out at a horse barn all day Thursday, with my daughter. The rest of the gang will be 'home' for the day. But I'm thankful that I will have another opportunity to say thanks for what I do have, and to help my daughter feed and care for some beautiful creatures. And Friday? I'll be donating a few hours to a local non-profit. thanks for the visit, e, and hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving. |
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inkedgoddess Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-19
Posts 7392Ohio |
It’s Thanksgiving, and the next stranger you meet May be living on the street, So count your blessings if you are on your way To a warm cozy home and a dinner to eat. o yea, could be me, could be you there but for the grace of the almighty, go i HOPE YOURS WAS A HAPPY ONE,and a turkeyless one too, like mine  |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
 smiling at you Mishyes, 'twas stuffing and sweet taters, cranberry-orange relish, pecan pie, coffee, wine, and good company and at least one turkey is still smiling |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Ya know, Kacy, I was thinking along the same lines just recently, and before. I enjoyed this compassionate write, and always appreciate the way you think!  |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
how touching and tender yes, we should always count our blessings and be kind to strangers |
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kayjay Member Elite
since 2002-06-24
Posts 2015Oregon |
"Have you seen the old man In the closed down market Kicking up the papers with his worn out shoes In his eyes you see no pride And held loosely at his side Yesterday's paper, telling yesterday's news" I'm sure you know Ralph McTell's great "Streets of London". Always good to hear your thoughts, Kacy. Ken |
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JL Member Ascendant
since 2004-04-01
Posts 6128Texas, USA |
So, so true. Wonderful write. God Bless! JL |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Actually, I'm not familiar with that one Ken, but it has a similar feel to part of what I wrote. And thanks for reading Dixie, and JL. |
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*Alli4000*
since 2004-03-21
Posts 3188The World of Poetry |
Very good write! Enjoyed~ ~Alli~ *:.AIM = Alli4000.:* |
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