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blackhalo Member
since 2000-02-15
Posts 467Denver, CO |
I wrote this poem aug. 2. 1999 about my sister, who was homeless for about 2 years. it's not my best work, but it is full of meaning for me. I hope you like it. > > How About You? Pollution fills my lungs My hair is dirty and long My clothes are torn and ragged My heart is without song I hold my head low And my shoulders slung forward With shame I fear the men with drugs and guns They chase me in the night I sleep with one eye open In an alley filled with rats During the day, I beg for change And try to buy a meal But I don't succeed often enough Do I bring shame to your eyes? I try I really do But no one seems to Want to help me How about you? Hope, Alicia A. Renzelman |
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blackhalo Member
since 2000-02-15
Posts 467Denver, CO |
Sorry, I forgot one little thing. When you read this, don't just forget it. I want everyone to know of the horrors of life on the street. How bad could it possibly be for one person? For my sister? Hope, Alicia A. Renzelman |
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John the cat Member
since 2000-03-23
Posts 357England |
A moving and thought provoking poem, I shall remember and take appropriate action. May your roof never fall in and those beneath it never fall out. Irish proverb. |
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Munda Member Elite
since 1999-10-08
Posts 3544The Hague, The Netherlands |
A very sad poem and unfortunately very true. If we stop caring, what will be left ? |
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Jon Mewett Senior Member
since 2000-03-04
Posts 1304 |
Hope stands before us in many disguises But be alert Or she may slip away. When I see beggers in the street it always makes me feel very uneasy. You never know their story,most would be sad stories I feel. I would like to think they each find renewal and recover from thier plight. But I know really this is probably not the case. Jon |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Well written, Alicia. Very powerful. Denise |
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Pepper Member Elite
since 1999-08-19
Posts 3079Southern Florida |
Yes, very powerful piece, Alicia .... and heartbreaking .... Is your sister back on her feet now? She's in my prayers ..... Excellent writing here ..... "Man is complex .... he makes deserts bloom and lakes die." Dr. Laurence J. Peter |
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ESP Member Elite
since 2000-01-25
Posts 2556Floating gently on a cloud.... |
I am sorry your sister has to go through this...is she still on the streets? My prayers are with her. Love and hugs, Lizzie "Poetry is the true expression of my soul, it is my ultimate means of communication. It is a rainbow of delight." |
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blackhalo Member
since 2000-02-15
Posts 467Denver, CO |
To answer your questions, my sister is no longer on the streets, but it is still a terror that we both face each day. Thank you all for your concerns. Hope, Alicia A. Renzelman |
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