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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. Login to Reply

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 Login to Reply

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 Login to Reply

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 Login to Reply

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! Login to Reply

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 Login to Reply

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. Login to Reply

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. Login to Reply

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 Login to Reply

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 Login to Reply

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 Login to Reply

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 Login to Reply

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.:):) Login to Reply

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! Login to Reply

David Byrne Date: 2/6/2010 8:06:00 PM powerful! Login to Reply

Brian Strand Date: 2/6/2010 8:05:00 AM Thanks Carolyn.Sounds like a great idea.Rgds Brian Login to Reply

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 Login to Reply

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. Login to Reply

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. Login to Reply

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 Login to Reply

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 Login to Reply

Sue Mason Date: 2/4/2010 2:36:00 PM So sad but true. You've got e-mail ... smile Login to Reply

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 Login to Reply

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 Login to Reply

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 Login to Reply

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