Homeless Clutter

To live a life of poverty and ease,
done purposely with no regard for time,
and no intent to leave a life of sleaze
in tent on sidewalk, ought to be a crime.

Should freedom let a homeless person choose
to pitch a tent in a commercial zone?
Or should our city government excuse
unlawful actions, leaving them alone?

It seems to me if I must mow my lawn,
and paint my house to keep it looking good,
then they should have to pitch their tent upon
a spot approved--a homeless neighborhood.

A city should have rules and special place,
for homeless people needing their own space.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2019



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Date: 9/13/2019 3:17:00 PM
There are many and varied "causes" of homelessness but corralling them into one are is probably not a solution....just look at the mess the OCCUPY movement became to the cities it plagued.
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Gerald Greene
Date: 9/13/2019 3:40:00 PM
I don't know anything about the OCCUPY movement, but someplace with bathrooms would be much cleaner, I would hope.
Date: 9/13/2019 8:32:00 AM
I felt the intensity of your message, Gerald..you bring up really good points. Isn't it sad people have to live like this.
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Gerald Greene
Date: 9/13/2019 8:50:00 AM
Yes. City officials should be doing more.
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