Joseph May Poet Free verse

In the Shadows

"If only we choose to see"
        the invisible people,
      Who live in shadows
  The sad people with broken dreams

 Lost in a world of greed
 No one sees their needs
 As they wander like gypsies
   trying to survive

 Broken people everywhere
  Sleeping here and sleeping there,
 "In slumber they abide"
 Within their well of tears

 Yet they are not alone,
 We too are broken people
 Lost in an illusion,
 "If only we choose to see"...

 9-28-19
 Pick A Line Any Line - Contest
 Sponsor: Richard Lamoureux
 Line used from my Poem: "In Slumber They Abide" from poem of the Same Title.

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Anna Hopper October 28, 2019 at 4:16 PM Excellent!

Paul Marc October 24, 2019 at 3:09 PM Nicely penned ~ both tragedies are generally misunderstood and ignored.

Andrea Dietrich October 19, 2019 at 1:44 PM I think your entry was quite wonderful, Joseph. Congrats in the contest.

Arturo Michael October 18, 2019 at 3:20 PM A big one...Love this...

John Hamilton October 16, 2019 at 7:20 PM Hey Joseph loved this poem, glad it's receiving it's due recognition, this write reminds me of a story I just posted, the homeless poet, maybe you would like it!

Richard Lamoureux October 12, 2019 at 9:26 AM Well done, congrats and thanks for entering my contest. Joseph May October 12, 2019 at 2:28 PM Thank you for my placement Richard

Jennifer Proxenos October 6, 2019 at 1:41 AM Hi Joseph - I really love your poem, it is something n my mind constantly - I posted a similar poem not knowing about the contest, but don't think that it is written as requested for the contest. Have a wonderful Sunday my friend. Hugs and blessings Jennifer. Joseph May October 12, 2019 at 2:51 PM Thank you Jennifer, enjoy your weekend, hugs

Jan Allison October 3, 2019 at 6:46 AM Such a powerfully penned piece Joseph, I especially love the opening and closing stanzas, into my faves:-) Hugs Jan xx Joseph May October 12, 2019 at 2:30 PM Thank you for making it a Fave Jan

Gershon Wolf September 29, 2019 at 2:39 PM Potent penning, the last stanza so very true. We live lives of illusion and delusion, most of us (myself definitely included). Excellent! Blessings, gw Joseph May October 12, 2019 at 2:29 PM Thank you Gershon

Vijay Pandit September 29, 2019 at 8:17 AM Very powerful write, Joseph--so much wisdom in your opening and ending lines..indeed--if only we choose to see. Joseph May October 12, 2019 at 2:28 PM Thank you Vijay

Silent One September 29, 2019 at 5:38 AM Woah Josepth, this is brilliant...You are so right, love how you did this.. we are all broken and all of us need some kind of help.... Joseph May September 29, 2019 at 7:29 AM Thank you Silent, yes, we are just as broken as they are..

Regina Mcintosh September 29, 2019 at 3:32 AM So sad, but true, too... so many are poor and struggling. More than many... Your poem speaks to every heart with empathy and sympathy. God bless you Joseph May September 29, 2019 at 7:27 AM Thank you Regina, I appreciate your comments..

Brandy Nicole September 28, 2019 at 11:00 PM Oh my, there is so much truth within these words from your heart. So sad indeed, the broken and the lost. Those in need. Your thoughts caress gently around me and my heart. I wish to place this in my favorites. "If only we choose to see" I completely agree. ~ Brandy Joseph May September 29, 2019 at 7:24 AM Thank you for your kind words Brandy, and thank you for placing it in your faves, I like the gentle caress of your comments...

Connie Marcum Wong September 28, 2019 at 10:51 PM I love the concept of comparison in this empathetic poem Joseph. We can not keep turning a blind eye to their circumstances for one day we may walk that shadowed path. Beautiful! : ) xxoo Joseph May September 29, 2019 at 7:21 AM Thank you Connie, we never know what may happen to us, hugs