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Gentle Spirit
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0 posted 2000-10-22 07:44 PM



The mists fall with the coming of night,
only silence is heard in the streets,
hidden deep in the alley ways of his mind
his fear is of everything, and all that he meets.

He crawls into the darkest of corners,
receiving no shelter from the torrid rain,
he can not run far, or fast enough
there is no way to escape his pain.

His eyes stare back obliviously,
as deeper he crawls inside,
there is no refuge from the shame
no place for the homeless to hide.


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Kit McCallum
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1 posted 2000-10-22 09:31 PM


Excellent Gentle Spirit! Beautiful portrayal of such a poignant topic. You've captured a perfect mood within this theme, very nicely done!  

Best wishes,
/Kit

Gentle Spirit
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2 posted 2000-10-23 05:31 AM


Thanks Kit, it awakens one to see this life that survives on the streets. Thanks.
Victoria
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3 posted 2000-10-23 07:39 AM


So sad..some think they are just lazy but they dont realize so many are mentally ill..
like my brother..thank God he has a family, or else i dont know where he would be..


A poem is never finished, only abandoned.
- Paul Valery (1871-1945)

Butterflies_dont_cry
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4 posted 2000-10-23 07:45 AM


Makes one wonder what they have to complain
about...there is always someone there to
remind you that your troubles are really not
troubles at all...excellent work and food
for thought today GS...great writing~

BloomingRose
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5 posted 2000-10-23 09:45 AM


This is very moving indeed. I too think of and feel for the homeless. It's a world that is nearly impossible for them to escape from.
Deb

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6 posted 2000-10-23 07:27 PM


Excellent my friend. . .

A reminder to us all. . .

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That which gives light must endure burning
--Victor Frankl


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