A Beggar's Soul

On a corner one day
And another the next
I pay a high price 
Just to be in debt
As awnings sway
And angels pray
Keep me safe another day
I owe you not now or then
But my pain is forgotten
Your spoils displayed
Decayed and rotten.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Karim Avatar
March 20, 2016 at 11:04 AM
I liked your poem. The title is great too.
Kimathi Avatar
March 16, 2016 at 7:24 AM
Hi Malcolm. Congrats for your placement in the contest!!! ;-)
Raven Avatar
March 14, 2016 at 6:29 PM
Hi Malcolm, Cogratulations on your placement in the contest....Vlad.
Cameron Avatar
March 13, 2016 at 10:47 PM
Hi Malcolm. I like your poem - though short, it is potent and real. Thanks.
Gazbowski Avatar
March 13, 2016 at 9:40 PM
An excellent piece of probing poetry.
A   Avatar
March 13, 2016 at 10:42 AM
malcolm dyer, Congratulations on your win. Thank you so much for supporting my contest. Stop by my blog "Names on Poetry Soup" if you like. It would be nice to hear from you and all those who I honored with a placement. XOX ~LINDA~
A  Avatar
March 12, 2016 at 10:24 PM
malcolm dyer, Welcome to Poetry Soup. It will be a delight to read and become familiar with your poems in the future. As for now, I will greet you with the same smile others passed when I first joined the soup. Wishing you and your poetry the best. I hope you get to meet all the nice poets around here STARTING with me- SKAT :-) Please drop a hello and tell me a little about yourself if you wish. I would like to be your newest poetry soup "FRIEND" Hugs* SKAT
A   Avatar
March 5, 2016 at 9:57 PM
Malcolm,,, Welcome to Poetry soup, I hope you enjoy the community. Here, you will find friendly poets who enjoy supporting one another. I myself, enjoy reading and commenting those who want to be read. The only time I give constructive criticism is when a poet desires it. However, if for some reason the poem is not my field I will guide you to someone who is more qualified than I. Stop by and read one of my poems if you like. My poems are not perfect, but I have a feeling you might like one. I encourage you to check out the contest page and read to receive comments. Tell me a little about your poetic skills if you like. It will be my pleasure to follow and read every poem you post from here on :) We are Lucky To Have you. Your New Poet Friend @-> LINDA <-@
Dyer Avatar
March 5, 2016 at 10:05 PM
Awesome thank you very much.
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