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Being Homeless

Homeless... Useless... Shameless... Nameless... These are few names by which I'm known, Though I would rather like to be called as Lazarus... Regardless, let me tell you the truth -- I care less and fear less, Far less than you, who make those nasty faces at me, As if I would eat you... Yet, I ain't heartless, Sure homeless, but harmless. Life has been harsh to me, but I ain't hopeless, I fear God, who has not left me comfortless. This faithful dog is by my side, all the time, As are my fellow brothers, who share with me my roof, the sky, And my bed that keeps changing, Nonetheless, I'm satisfied with what I have -- Nothing to lose and nothing to gain. When I see you all walking about so worried, I can't but smile, And my fearless smile is sure to render you... speechless... -------------------- 27.10.16

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Line Gauthier

Date: 11/6/2017 6:23:00 AM

Great perspective. Moving.

Debbie Duncan

Date: 7/3/2017 7:17:00 PM

Great write, Not sure I was homeless. Except I did go hitchhiking around the US when I was 26 - 27. . Slept by Wash Monument, park bench in Tampa Fla. A trailer in New Hampshire & a few 5-star hotels :)

John Hamilton

Date: 11/17/2016 11:16:00 AM

Great write Jo

Vincent Flannery

Date: 10/27/2016 1:20:00 PM

A name like Lazarus should make us all think, for we have so much when you think on it. And whatsoever you do to the least of my brothers, is such great motivation, The Glory of God!...Compassion, to feel another's pain is a gift many refuse to open. But it is a gift that will change you life!

Afzal Nusker

Date: 10/27/2016 12:34:00 PM

I am speechless as well, but I'll tell u this, it's going in my fav-list.

White Wolf

Date: 10/27/2016 12:51:00 AM

Powerful Jo, great pen!