Homeless

Holes in my socks also my shoes
Holes in the day, nothing to lose
Holes in my soul, nothing will flow
Holes in my dreams, nowhere to go

Holes in my pockets, no money to spend
Holes in my wanting and apathy descend
Holes in the road, the hills are too steep
Holes in the cardboard, as I shiver in seep

Holes in the future, lost and forlorn
Holes in the dark, waiting for dawn
Hole in the churchyard, carries no name
Holes in the truth, that carries my shame

Try not to divert the eye from a souls cry
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Jenkins Avatar
March 22, 2010 at 12:06 PM
Me likes.. Me likes... I work with homeless people and this is what i exspect most probably feels like their dreams have holes in them....
Clark Avatar
February 20, 2010 at 6:12 AM
Beautiful Daniel! I love the last line especially!
Nelson Avatar
February 18, 2010 at 3:22 PM
this one hits home with me, i had to read it over, its like my life or was inspired by events i can relate to, narcistic i suppose, but i felt this one
Strand Avatar
February 18, 2010 at 12:56 AM
Nice kyrielle flavour with this one Daniel.Rgds Brian & thanks for your welcome comments today.
Chircop Avatar
February 17, 2010 at 3:22 PM
We must carry the shame of the Homeless..Why should there be Homeless when people live with Diamonds,Champagne ,Cigars?,,tnks for tick ticking Our conscience..bravo..Heartfelt poem..Charma
Devonshire Avatar
February 17, 2010 at 12:55 PM
Those who live as you describe are often overlooked, Daniel. We need reminders like this to evoke humanitarian compassion. God bless you! Love, Carolyn
Torbenson Avatar
February 17, 2010 at 12:26 PM
this poem is really good its sad but kinda gives you an idea of what it might be like to be homeless good work keep it up
Kendrick Avatar
February 17, 2010 at 12:03 PM
Interesting prespective on what it would be like to be homeless. Hope that this is not from experiece but from what you think it would be like. Keep the creative pen flowing. Sara
Echo Avatar
February 17, 2010 at 11:48 AM
This is an amazing poem! Sad but amazing :D Keep up the great work :) -Echo
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