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Homeless

Homeless When the father's heart ceased to beat From despair Mom could not retreat Family's savings quickly deplete A barren table, naught to eat Soon no carpet ‘neath children’s feet And every stranger on the street Is implored their needs to meet Some walk past, fail to greet Others stop and offer treats A bit of meat, a shred of wheat To those who linger on the streets Homeless For Brian's challenge

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Arthur Vaso

Date: 11/22/2014 9:35:00 PM

A beautiful poem on a sad topic, one close to my heart.

Vince Suzadail Jr.

Date: 3/27/2011 7:47:00 PM

Sad but true story too often in our affluent society. We need change but not the liberal change that's being shoved down our throats. Vince

Phyllis Babcock

Date: 2/17/2010 3:19:00 PM

I saw a homeless man on the street today Carolyn and I wondered how our politicians can spend so much money on the Olympics yet we fail to feed the common men, women and children of this country. Somehow our priority has got misplaced. God Bless Phyl

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 2/15/2010 3:13:00 PM

HI, Carolyn, I can't recall if I responded to this one yet. Not sure the contest of Brian's this was for. But best of luck. I am glad to see someone write of the deplorable situation right here in our own country! And YEAHH for you, a fellow Survivor fan. I can't believe this. My DVR did not tape episode one for me last week. I was so freaking mad. WHAT HAPPEND? CAn you give me some dirt? Luv,Andrea

Kevin Semeniuk

Date: 2/15/2010 11:35:00 AM

awesome write!..we share similar views and its cool to see someones elses perspective..i like this!

Susan Mills

Date: 2/14/2010 2:02:00 PM

I'm glad you shed light on a huge problem in America. A well done poem. -Susan Mills

Kim Hilliker

Date: 2/12/2010 7:21:00 AM

Homelessness is an aweful thing. It could happen to any of us. Thanks for the reminder.

Shuntae King

Date: 2/11/2010 6:49:00 AM

This poem speaks to me, it lets me know that even thogh I had some hard times in my lfe, I am still blessed because I am not in this position. It also reminds me to pray for people in this situation because it sad to be homeless, especially if a homeless person or family lives on the street instead of in a shelter. I encourage you to keep writing about societal problems to reminds us of how God has truly blessed us and the we should reach out and bless and pray for those in need.

Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen

Date: 2/10/2010 3:22:00 AM

Carolyn, Homeless people do have a variety of needs, emotional as well as financial. And your insightful poem raises consciousness to this social need. Helping them is a great opportunity to understand the joy that comes with helping others...(Firsthand without a distribution of you donations elsewhere.) As usual, it is written with great poetic expertise. Lovingly. Dane Ann

Sara Kendrick

Date: 2/9/2010 4:17:00 PM

Interesting write that you have penned here. Keep the creative pen flowing.Good luck in the challenge. Sara

John Freeman

Date: 2/8/2010 7:44:00 PM

TREMENDOUS RHYMING LADY!! A pitiless shame that this is true, when all the wealth in the world is controled by so few Carolyn. Awesome that you have placed this tragedy in the light once more. Sincerely, love, Moses

James Fraser

Date: 2/8/2010 12:23:00 PM

There are more and more homeless through out the world, and it will only get worse. I don't really see a way for it to get better >> super poem Carolyn >> James

Derrick Burton

Date: 2/8/2010 6:56:00 AM

Dang I got a poem called this guess I'm gonna have to change the name. Then again alot folks on here seem to always recycle anothers poem title. I enjoyed this write here and also the moral of story. I know alot about this I use to be homeless myself so.... Enjoy your weekend and also check out of my new paintings www.twitter.com/derrickpoetry in about a week their gonna shock you! Enjoy your day.:):)

Richard Craig

Date: 2/7/2010 9:04:00 PM

I like it!!! it addresses the realities of so many people who go through these kinds of things.. .especially now with the economy the way it is....good write!

David Byrne

Date: 2/6/2010 8:06:00 PM

powerful!

Brian Strand

Date: 2/6/2010 8:05:00 AM

Thanks Carolyn.Sounds like a great idea.Rgds Brian

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 2/6/2010 5:18:00 AM

Hello Car,I ve just read a sad poem Fraser wrote and now im reading your poem,Ow my,you re gonna break my heart today,but its good,cos its good not to be lost in my comfy cosy home and think of this sad reality, it hurts, yes 'Homeless',s eeing them and cant do anything hurts me so much indeed,If we could all share our goods,If only we wouldmgoing to my favz--Charma

Caroline Cécile Delacroix

Date: 2/5/2010 11:31:00 PM

Very well written rhymed poem. Enjoyed it very much. Striking imagery of the homeless. Good luck on Brian's contest. And thank you for your nice comments on my poem. Best wishes. Love, Caroline.

Constance La France

Date: 2/5/2010 6:48:00 PM

So sad, and how well you created this picture of povery.. well done.. and thanks so much for all your comments on my poetry.

James Fraser

Date: 2/5/2010 1:53:00 PM

The despair of a loving family just evaporates Carolyn in the heartfelt write, terrificly deep >> if all the other pieces are like this, my >> he has his hands full >> James

Ravindra K Kapoor

Date: 2/5/2010 5:50:00 AM

A brilliant sketching of a heart touching reality in this thematic Poem of yours. Bringing the hard truth of heart piercing realities, which now touches many new parts of the globe. Beautifully brought a sad story in the lime light. A small but good effort to eliminate the curse of poverty from the earth. Best wishes and love Ravindra

Sue Mason

Date: 2/4/2010 2:36:00 PM

So sad but true. You've got e-mail ... smile

Sara Kendrick

Date: 2/4/2010 1:56:00 PM

Interesting thoughts in this one since the recent Haiti incident. Keep the creative pen flowing. Thanks for stopping by and commenting on my "The Highlander". Sara

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 2/4/2010 11:51:00 AM

By the way, I went to see Brian's challenge and it said a space poem (imagist form?) Did he make two challenges? Maybe this is one that is already finished, I think. It looks like it's for a type of monorhyme challenge. I don't recall anything like that. Anyway, thanks for your comment to me day and for my success in your contest! LUv, Andrea ps I simply cannot keep up on the contests here anymore. I am seeing stuff I never even knew was announced in the first place. hahaha

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 2/4/2010 11:44:00 AM

This is so true and so sad, Carolyn. WAy too many people now share this plight. A great topic you chose and well done! LUv, Andrea