Audrey Haick Poet Ballad

All She Will Be Needing

She smells of stale garbage and wine
Her boots all worn and tattered
Stern-faced and stony eyes
Dressed in a tired ol' mink
She shivers as she takes a rest
From pushing her metal cart
Squeaking and overflowing with
Items reflecting her life
She had been warned twice to move
The choice was not hers to make

Today, like all the others
She will walk ten blocks or so
In hope to find a warmer place
To lay down for the night
Just a corner to rest
Is all she will be needing
She knows this will be over soon
The pain gets worse each day
Yet, her hopes live on for one more day
Her deliverance is on its way!
~*~


*"HOMELESSNESS"

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Silent One October 8, 2017 at 9:22 AM An excellent post, I see you joined over ten years ago.. You are a very talented poet..

Jack Horne February 23, 2013 at 12:34 PM enjoyed seeing your first post, my friend - very touching indeed x

Harry Horsman September 5, 2012 at 9:54 AM Glad i took in your first on soup, this is an awesome profound, caring poem. just love this.

Constance La France November 4, 2010 at 12:22 PM Audrey, I like to read poets older poems and I came back to this, then realized it had been in one of my contests, and I had chosen it as first place, and reading it again, it is very clear why, it is stunningly beautiful in its pain and helplessness ~~

John Rhinem August 24, 2010 at 12:31 AM Smile ~ I am sooo glad that "Your Treasures" stopped by for, it seemed as though music unto my soul ~ "Thank You Dear and, Also For 'Your Beauties Com'" ~ Until the morn, "My Love to 'You,' And My Warmth, to 'You And All You Love, Always,'" John! ~ Smile, "Sweet Dreams to 'You, Beautiful Audrey Carey,' Wrapped Amid The Warm Blanket of, 'Beautiful Love;'" Goodnight Beautiful Lady!:) ~

John Rhinem August 24, 2010 at 12:22 AM Smile ~ Thinking of wanting to get to "Your Beautiful Verse" and, hoping that "Your Beauty" would know that!!? ~ Smile, I do not know right now but, something very lovely is coursing through my soul right now "Dear, 'Beautiful Audrey Carey!!!'" ~ Its getting somewhat late for myself also right now dear but, I will see "You Beauty" in the morning; first thing and with joy in my heart ~ ....Cont:)

John Rhinem August 24, 2010 at 12:15 AM ~ "You Are Soo Very Special That, It Almost Takes My Breath Away" ~ I am sincerely regretful for failing to view "Your Treasurous Words" until this late hour of the night dear lady but, sometimes, because of my failure to do so as of most of my returns time here at Soup, I get caught up in comming to others and just keep going but, believe me dear, "You," have been upon my mind throughout it all ~ ....Cont:)

John Rhinem August 24, 2010 at 12:09 AM Smile ~ I am surely not smiling upon the somberness of this unfortunate truth amid this world wherein we live "Dear Beautiful Audrey Carey;" I am smiling because, whenever I behold "Your Beauty" for some reason as of late, my heart feels warm inside....Smile, I love this poems compassionate reflection of "Your Beautiful Heart and Soul Dear," for, it just reinforces my belief that ~ ....Cont:)

John Loving Iii May 4, 2010 at 1:45 PM congrads. nice entry it was touching. jhl

Carol Sunshine Brown May 3, 2010 at 3:48 PM Congratulations on your win in The Rambling Poet's contest Audrey. Love, Carol

Andrea Dietrich May 2, 2010 at 5:38 PM Great writing, Audrey. Congratulations for your BIG WIN!! Poor lady! Luv, andrea

Margaret Foster May 2, 2010 at 5:28 PM This gave me goosebumps. it is so real. Little wonder it came out on top..Well done Audrey....cheers Maggie

Faleshia Murphy May 2, 2010 at 3:16 PM very very nice congrats on your win faleshia

Carrie Richards May 2, 2010 at 10:27 AM A wonderful and honest portrayal of a common sight in this sad world. Well done, Audrey...and deserving this honored #1 place!! Congratulations! Love, Carrie

Amy Green May 2, 2010 at 9:32 AM Great depiction of helplessness, congrats on your win.

Joyce Johnson May 2, 2010 at 7:13 AM This is a great poem and congratulations for your win. Good judging. Love, Joyce

Jessica Arteaga May 1, 2010 at 11:29 PM congrats on getting to be first place, a very deserving win win with this sad write. great details and well described.

Linda-Marie Sweetheart May 1, 2010 at 9:44 PM CONGRATS BBF on your 1ST PLACE win in Constance's contest... a perfect write for your assignment and a special and wonderful win for u to so enjoy... luv from the "Sweetheart"

Constance La France May 1, 2010 at 9:24 PM Congratulations, Audrey, on first place, in my contest, In Search of the Human Mind, you truly captured helplessness in our society.. love constance

Vince Suzadail Jr. February 19, 2010 at 4:50 AM I went back to this one. These are the people the liberals and conservatives need to be helping, not the couch potatoes and their own wallets. Vince

Janette Fisher December 22, 2009 at 11:55 AM Many congrats on your featured piece this week. Rgds Janette

Sue Mason December 22, 2009 at 10:24 AM This reminds me of one I have here called The Bag Lady ... smile ... beautifully done here, Audrey and an excellent selection to be featured this week at the Soup!! Congratulations!

Anthony Nutter December 22, 2009 at 3:11 AM Congratulations on having your poem featured this week. Best wishes and much success in your writing endeavors. A. W. Nutter www.freewebs.com/abcedit

Carol Sunshine Brown December 22, 2009 at 3:10 AM Congratulations on your remarkable poetry being featured this week Audrey. I wish you the best in your writing endeavors in 2010 whatever they may be. Love, Carol

James Fraser December 21, 2009 at 11:43 AM Congratulations on your featured poem this week Audrey, Merry Christmas to you >> James,xx

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