Humbled Plea

Brother, hungry, got a buck?
I’m hurtin’, I got no work,
Give me a lift in your truck?
I feel like a worthless jerk…

Copyright © | Year Posted 2011



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Date: 1/4/2012 5:37:00 PM
A sign of the times! Can't think of him being a worthless jerk. Hope all is well with you Robert and that the new year is good to you. LOve, Elizabeth
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Date: 4/16/2011 3:48:00 PM
this poem reminds me of the great depression. a gvery creative piece of poetry. thank you for reading Made in Heaven and for your comment
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Date: 4/3/2011 2:45:00 PM
sad state of affairs the plight of too many now Light & Love
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Date: 3/23/2011 10:26:00 AM
Thanks for your comment, Rob. It seems Morgan Freeman is admired by many. That poem wrote itself as I was thinking about how old he's getting now. Love, Carolyn
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Date: 3/22/2011 12:59:00 PM
Rob, let me know when you post a poem about the camaraderie on the fishing pier. It was really wonderful. I live alone and don't know many people here, so it was the best day I've had in a long time. Unfortunately, I'm still quite sunburnt. Love, Carolyn
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Date: 3/20/2011 11:17:00 AM
There are a lot of people feeling "worthless" now because they can't find work, Rob. Just yesterday at the fishing pier a man was hoping to catch dinner for his family, but only caught stingrays that had to be thrown back. Before I left, I gave him the whiting I'd caught and he was so grateful. I wish the camaraderie found at that pier could be found everywhere. People trade fish, donate fish, all in good fellowship. You poem obviously got me thinking... Love, Carolyn
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Date: 3/20/2011 9:23:00 AM
Robert, I think I have felt humble a quite few times... a great thought on humanity.. enjoyed..p.d.
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