A Broken Man

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When I see a homeless man on the street I imagine myself there in his place. Wrapped in a blanket, sleeping on concrete, a broken man who has fallen from grace begging for coins, as tears run down his face. He's not garbage; he's a human being feeling the same feelings as you inside. Besides the obvious, you're not seeing him until you set your blinders aside and grasp the shame of having lost one's pride.

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Richard Lamoureux

Date: 9/28/2019 1:07:00 PM

This is a thoughtful write. Congrats on your win.

Emile Pinet
Date: 9/29/2019 7:39:00 AM

Thanks Richard, I always enjoy hearing from you my friend, Emile.

Funom Makama

Date: 7/30/2019 1:48:00 PM

Just lovely to read. Its been a while I have been here and I am happy not to regret flipping through some lines of which yours are part of them... Great craft, lovely message.

Emile Pinet
Date: 7/30/2019 1:54:00 PM

Thank you Funom, your kind comments are much appreciated my friend, Emile.

John Hamilton

Date: 7/26/2019 2:05:00 PM

Wonderfully said Emile, true compassionate words...if only others would feel the same. The day is coming where homelessness will be a thing of the past!

Emile Pinet
Date: 7/26/2019 3:02:00 PM

Thanks so much John, I always enjoy hearing from you my friend, Emile.

Arturo Michael

Date: 7/26/2019 12:59:00 PM

Nothing left only an empty shell of man....Nice write...

Emile Pinet
Date: 7/26/2019 3:01:00 PM

Thanks Arturo, I appreciate your comments my friend, Emile.

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 7/26/2019 8:48:00 AM

It is good “to see” I like that you envision sitting in his place...did Jesus Christ not do the same? I encounter some of the homeless as I work at the library. We should count it joy to serve those who have lost their way, even with only a smile and to see them. Nicely done, Emile. Hugs...Kim

Emile Pinet
Date: 7/26/2019 9:05:00 AM

Thanks Kim, you always bring a smile to my day with your encouraging comments my friend, Emile.