Homeless In the Big City

Insider's Note: When I usually read a poem - I enjoy as much, if it not more knowing how
it was composed. So, here's how I did it. I first collected a series of pictures of the
internet - then went about trying to compose a poem with the one aim: It being as
photographic as I could make it. 

And here it is Folks. Enjoy! 


In a city where time was precious
And often moved fast, 
It moved at a turtle-like pace for him.
He stared as 'they' walked past
'They' wearing business suits and all
And in turn
They stared back
Him lying there on the floor, 
The cold pavement warming him
Like a faulty radiator.
His voice rose now
Almost like a duet with the gusty wind
"Mister, could you spare me a couple of..."

Hope you all enjoyed my poem.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Agustin Avatar
August 7, 2025 at 2:43 AM
Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
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January 27, 2016 at 1:07 PM
ABDULLAHI, A great pleasure to find and read the inspiration poured from your pen today. Love ** SKAT **
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February 16, 2010 at 12:30 PM
Very unique and creative poem. Welcome!
Brown Avatar
February 16, 2010 at 5:54 AM
I would like to welcome you to PoetrySoup Abdullahi. I also wish you the best in your writing endeavors. If you have questions please feel free to ask anyone here. We are all willing to help and if we don't know the answer we will find someone who does. Love, Carol
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February 15, 2010 at 8:12 PM
Welcome to the Poetry Soup Family of poets.. please continue to share your creative writes with us all ... as this delight tonight.. ingenious method of creating your poetry.. luv.. Linda-Marie "Sweetheart" of Poetry Soup..
Emerald Avatar
February 15, 2010 at 6:31 PM
Interesting and well wrote and inspired. good luck with your conquest of writing. Keep the mind flowing. -- R. Emerald
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