Buried In the Sand

A beggar clump adorns a dump, his pencil box in hand -
With sightless eyes upon the skies he’s lying there unmanned.

He’s fallen down in Shantytown, his knees too weak to stand,
With no relief and bitter grief too dark to understand.

The Bowery blight is hid from sight, it’s covered up and bland,
And Robin Hood and Brother Hood lie buried in the sand.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2012



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Date: 10/9/2016 2:05:00 AM
Fabulous poem. Congrats on your win, Terry.
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Date: 10/8/2016 9:48:00 PM
deep Terry, loved this one....congratulations on your placement! :)-luloo
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Date: 11/12/2012 11:37:00 AM
I loved Susan Burd's comment. What poetic mastery in all your poems. Bravo!
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Date: 10/19/2012 5:33:00 PM
I feel them choking on the sand in Neverland
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Date: 9/8/2012 3:48:00 PM
loved the way you rhymed and the subject was well written as well ;}
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Date: 8/26/2012 10:48:00 AM
your words and lines flow flawlessly on this heart wrenching subject I love references to the Hoods. love, Kathy
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Date: 8/24/2012 10:45:00 PM
Interesting write with good rhyming.
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Date: 8/18/2012 7:20:00 PM
Hey, in-line rhyming as well. For sure my fave kind. I know it takes some doing and you pulled it off well here. Bravo. :)
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Date: 8/16/2012 9:05:00 PM
Great style, Terry. A sad poem, and I enjoyed seeing it tonight.
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Date: 8/14/2012 4:27:00 PM
Terry... you are quite the expert on the double rhymed lines..... well done ....hugs....Joseph
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Date: 8/13/2012 2:28:00 PM
such a thoughtful and thought provoking write, Terry
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Date: 8/13/2012 12:02:00 PM
So cool, it has style and and makes my feet want to tap to the rhythm. Great work! :)
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Date: 8/13/2012 8:37:00 AM
What a beauty, Terry, really enjoyed this great rhyme, Thanx for your visit!! Jag
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Date: 8/13/2012 4:10:00 AM
excellent Terry, i read alot about humanity here.
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Date: 8/13/2012 4:05:00 AM
First of yours I've read and I'm already intrigued.
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Date: 8/13/2012 2:58:00 AM
Thank You, for sharing
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