Invisible People

To the homeless 
You are not invisible 

I see you, and you matter.
I know some like to see you scatter. 

But I see you
I've been you

I know it's actually a hard job
And that you do get scars 

I know the feeling of needing loose change
Or even worse

The thought of a noose doesn't seen wrong or strange..

What a world we live in,
Where the vulnerable are forgotten. 

Under bridges or in tents
In the shadow of society. 

While the rest own homes or rent,
Content..

Seeing these invisible people suffer and rot
Is not something I was taught. 

We ought to do something soon
Because now I know

It could happen to anyone..
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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De Beaulieu Avatar
October 15, 2021 at 11:31 AM
Hello Bradley Smith, yes the homeless people do live a hard life. I bought a homeless person a milkshake a very large one. It make me feel good to do this. Enjoy your day my friend. It is nice to meet you.
De Beaulieu Avatar
October 18, 2021 at 11:53 AM
Hello Bradley Smith, yes a little acts of kindness does go along way. Enjoy your day my friend.
Smith Avatar
October 17, 2021 at 4:12 PM
Little acts of kindness like that go a long way. Nice to meet you as well:)
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