Mike Hauser Poet Rhyme

Do You Know What It's Like

Do you know what it's like

To always be hungry
Or to stand just on the edge of outside
Not to have a father or mother
Or even a friend by your side

Do you know what it's like

To always be frightened
Not to know your place in this life
To move along because you've been told to
Or sleep in a dark ally at night

Do you know what it's like

To be one of the unwanted
To have faces turn from you time after time
When you have your hand out for a favor
Those same faces pay you no mind 

DO YOU KNOW WHAT IT'S LIKE
Do You Know What It's Like
do you know what it's like
do you?

♡Like0

Share Poem

---

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Cheryl Hoffman May 12, 2017 at 7:53 PM Totally agree with Elizabeth; most Americans are living paycheck to paycheck but at least we have a roof over our heads and food on the table thank God~Che :)

Elizabeth Kinch May 12, 2017 at 2:08 PM Thankfully Mike I don't know what it's like and I wish I could help all those who do. A discerning write and a worthy seven.