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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

Date: 10/28/2019 4:16:00 PM

Excellent!

P.M. Richter

Date: 10/24/2019 3:09:00 PM

Nicely penned ~ both tragedies are generally misunderstood and ignored.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 10/19/2019 1:44:00 PM

I think your entry was quite wonderful, Joseph. Congrats in the contest.

Arturo Michael

Date: 10/18/2019 3:20:00 PM

A big one...Love this...

John Hamilton

Date: 10/16/2019 7:20:00 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

Date: 10/12/2019 9:26:00 AM

Well done, congrats and thanks for entering my contest.

Joseph May
Date: 10/12/2019 2:28:00 PM

Thank you for my placement Richard

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 10/6/2019 1:41:00 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
Date: 10/12/2019 2:51:00 PM

Thank you Jennifer, enjoy your weekend, hugs

Jan Allison

Date: 10/3/2019 6:46:00 AM

Such a powerfully penned piece Joseph, I especially love the opening and closing stanzas, into my faves:-) Hugs Jan xx

Joseph May
Date: 10/12/2019 2:30:00 PM

Thank you for making it a Fave Jan

Gershon Wolf

Date: 9/29/2019 2:39:00 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
Date: 10/12/2019 2:29:00 PM

Thank you Gershon

Vijay Pandit

Date: 9/29/2019 8:17:00 AM

Very powerful write, Joseph--so much wisdom in your opening and ending lines..indeed--if only we choose to see.

Joseph May
Date: 10/12/2019 2:28:00 PM

Thank you Vijay

Silent One

Date: 9/29/2019 5:38:00 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
Date: 9/29/2019 7:29:00 AM

Thank you Silent, yes, we are just as broken as they are..

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 9/29/2019 3:32:00 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
Date: 9/29/2019 7:27:00 AM

Thank you Regina, I appreciate your comments..

Brandy Nicole

Date: 9/28/2019 11:00:00 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
Date: 9/29/2019 7:24:00 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

Date: 9/28/2019 10:51:00 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
Date: 9/29/2019 7:21:00 AM

Thank you Connie, we never know what may happen to us, hugs