Black Eyed Susan Poet Rhyme

Homelessman's Toll

I could have given more -
I could have spared twenty bucks
But instead I gave him coins
And not nearly enough
For the thousand watt grin
He beamed at me
Instead I felt guilty as sin
For what I was thinking -
He’s gonna buy crack; he’s conning me -

When did I become this jaded man,
Who thinks everyone’s running a scam?

Maybe he really needed the help,
And I drove away, gripping my money belt


10/30/11
Received 10th place in "Do You Know the Cardboard Man?" contest

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The Situation December 22, 2011 at 7:45 PM believe me if God wanted him to have twenty he would have got twenty. but what if God wanted you to give twenty then what did God think of you. T.S.

Bl Devnath November 7, 2011 at 9:24 PM Hi! friend, you have nicely worded in your wining like poem. Enjoyed with heart. Thanks for your comment on my poem. bl

Poet Destroyer A November 5, 2011 at 10:47 PM susan;-) CONGRATULATIONS, ON YOUR WIN~ Have a wonderful weekend, GOD BLESS,..p.d.

November 4, 2011 at 6:09 PM Great write Susan and so very true nowadays on how many people view the homeless this way. Well done and congrats on your win. I also wanted to thank you for my placement in your contest I appreciate it very much, I apologize for being so late in doing so, I have been ill. Alexa

Carolyn Devonshire November 4, 2011 at 5:37 PM Susan, just saw your new contest. Great topic!! Keep 'em coming, hon. Love, Carolyn

Andrea Dietrich November 3, 2011 at 9:15 PM Can't believe I missed this one you posted earlier!

Andrea Dietrich November 3, 2011 at 9:15 PM Your take on the subject here is down to earth. Marvelous, Susan. Congratulations.

Linda-Marie Sweetheart November 3, 2011 at 5:14 PM Congrats Susan on a top notch win with this exciting entry on the cardboard man luv.. superb words...

Carolyn Devonshire November 3, 2011 at 1:45 PM Wow, this really shot an arrow through my heart, Susan. I guess we all become jaded because there are so many con artists out there, but some people really need help. Congratulations on your win in Paula's contest! Love, Carolyn

Dinda Minardi November 3, 2011 at 9:19 AM Congrats on your win, Susan... Sometimes those feelings come to us... I love how you wrote it, simple but interesting.. :)

Carol Sunshine Brown November 3, 2011 at 7:38 AM Congratulations on your win in Paula's "Do You Know The Cardboard Man" contest Susan. It is so easy to have these feeling the way our world is today. Love, Carol