Homeless Man

he passes me on the street 

the homesless man

with his grimey clothes unruly hair

pockets bulging like terrified eyeballs

eyes skitter about like a trapped animal

guarding his few belongings

what is his story

may have broken a dozen hearts
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Gasun Avatar
May 14, 2022 at 11:36 PM
Such an awesome and moving poem my dear friend. How I wish that man can find a home someday. May God bless and take care of him. Thank you so much for sharing. God bless you always dear. Thanks as well for your reading my poem. Hugs to you
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October 18, 2021 at 11:38 AM
I am sure he had a life, too bad most often we never find out what it was. A very deep and meaningful poem dear poetess, Thankyou for sharing.
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