Lamentation For the Downtrodden

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Weather beaten; once smooth...

as a pebble, now a jagged rock.
He's been tried and tested 
by life's adversities; each day
is a struggle for survival.

He's been struck down 
by lightning's forked tongue.

He's muddled through the asperities 
of unforgiving winters 
He's gotten wet in the cold rain...
time and time again.

His stomach frequently grumbling 
from pangs of hunger.

He has no place to call home;
unsure of a place to sleep next
Each day he bears the brunt
 of life's adversities.

 But you won't find him 
wailin' about this and about that
Let's give him a round of applause
for he's one tough son of a gun!


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Strand Select 11,Any Form ,Any Theme Poetry Contest(Winner: 2nd Place)
Sponsored by Brian Strand
Date: 01/13/2020

Date written: 11/28/2019

Copyright © | Year Posted 2019



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Date: 1/16/2020 12:59:00 AM
Yes it is - great minds!
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Date: 1/15/2020 5:42:00 PM
Hi Edward, Wonderful poem in simple phrases that eloquently express the plight of the homeless. Often we forget what it is like to feel rain, cold and hunger as an everyday experience - reality. Congratulations on your win.
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Edward Ibeh
Date: 1/15/2020 9:10:00 PM
Thank you very much, Sam:-) I echo your sentiments! Pretty cool we both entered "Lamentation" poems!
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