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Danny Holloway Member Elite
since 2000-01-15
Posts 2034Tulsa, OK |
Homeless (for my brother) Lonely streets, nights so cold constantly begging, becoming so bold Roaming the streets, for charitable faces living my life, in frightening places Moving slowly, it's a constant fight homeless, hungry, a beggar's plight Weary bones, a wrinkled face feeling inside, like a total disgrace Into the night, I go walking another day spent, strangers balking Endless days, no doubt funny standing on corners, begging for money Just me and a friend, a maingy pooch clinging to a bottle, my favorite hooch Dodging traffic, people so rude, waving a sign, Will Work for Food Sleeping in shelters, or on a bench in cardboard boxes, when in a pinch Cold hands aching, shoes full of holes a life left wanting, That's how it goes! So remember me now, this story I've told be slow to judge, homeless life I've showed Again these words, spoken one last time help me brother, can you spare me a dime? |
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SEA 
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
Danny, homeless people are just like you and me. They hurt, hunger, love and need. It's so sad and breaks my heart. When I can, I try to help. Everyone should heed your words....you never know if it's an angel in disguise. You never know .....it could be you or me tomorrow. Sad wonderful poem. -SEA |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
There, but for fortune, go you and I... something we should all remember!! Well done! |
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Eloise Senior Member
since 1999-11-27
Posts 1096Wyoming |
Danny, this is excellent. I have to echo SEA's sentiments exactly. |
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Danny Holloway Member Elite
since 2000-01-15
Posts 2034Tulsa, OK |
Sea, Suthern, & Eloise, Thank you for your comments! DH |
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One Who Understands Member
since 2000-01-20
Posts 251Cedar Rapids, Iowa |
Excellent poem. The description made me sad to think about the times I have met homeless people. Thank you  |
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tracie66 Member Elite
since 2000-01-18
Posts 4713Australia |
Danny an excellent poem, though very sad...there are many reasons why poeple end up on the streets, It's a reminder of how lucky the rest of us really are. tracie |
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Marilyn Member Elite
since 1999-09-26
Posts 2621Ontario, Canada |
Well written Danny. The thoughts and feelings this inspires are ones we should hang on to. We need to remember others are in worse situations then we are. Thankyou for reminding me. |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Wow Danny, this is excellent. This is one of those poems that makes people stand back for a moment and think a bit. If you're around here long enough or search the archives, you'll find I love this type of poem that puts peoples lives into perspective |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Very powerful piece, Danny. Such a sad situation......  |
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