Homeless

The neglected,
feeding off the
coldness handed
to them

Having no where
to go,
Their future so
grim

Watching, all of
the people unknown

Hurrying to their
jobs, then hustling
on home

Their lives,
filled with sorrow
and mistakes

Memories of
their love ones,
what joy that
creates

A joy that
can keep them
warm in the cold

Their memories
so priceless,
more precious
than gold

These people
didn’t ask for
the lifestyles
they live

Their spirits
fast fading
what pain that
it gives

They hope
that somewhere,
out there exist

A solution for
the problem,
A place for the
homeless

Written in Queens, New York -Circa 1993
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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C Avatar
August 8, 2013 at 3:32 PM
Simply beautiful indeed.
Mc Mills-Cooper Avatar
August 9, 2013 at 9:44 AM
Angel C is hoovering in the house. Always appreciate your visits Angel! Thanks for the warm words...glad you enjoyed this one. MC
Rain Avatar
August 7, 2013 at 1:53 PM
A heart of Gold you have ~
Mc Mills-Cooper Avatar
August 9, 2013 at 9:43 AM
Wow, thanks! This is an oldie but a goodie and still a very important issue we have to work to solve. MC
Kearley Avatar
July 15, 2013 at 3:33 PM
Oh I could feel this one! I have a heart full of care for all those people...As well as you...
Mc Mills-Cooper Avatar
July 20, 2013 at 2:29 PM
Again, thanks! There has to be an answer somewhere, I just hope we find it soon! MC
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