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Lean To's and Lentils

Blue tarps and pink foam. That's all some people have to call home. This is what they use to cope. They do their best not to lose hope. Within the span from sun to moon. They continue to pray for help to come soon. The roof and walls are built with love. They stay warm and dry with faith from above. Scraping up the only choice they've got. They do their best with what they've been taught. Futures and past times doesn't leave much for presents. Boys in grubbers, little girls in peasants. Passerby's and neighbor's want to tear it down. Don't want them messin' up their pretty little town. But just where would you have them go. So that nobody would have to know. Well soon is coming, one way or another. I think it's time to help our brother. Party line details leave the tax man knocking. Sadly, the fools just keep on talking. Someday the moon will light the night with peace. And hope in a bottle won't be just a lease. The river of life will flow forever more. Right outside of everybody's door.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2011




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Date: 9/11/2014 11:08:00 AM
Sanctuary is where the heart dwells, penthouse or slum,,,this is amazing poetry Robert
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Date: 9/30/2011 8:15:00 PM
Your poetic message always leaves a lot to think about - just needed to read again and tell you there is mail :)
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Date: 9/8/2011 12:59:00 AM
very good one on the plight of more and more people these days, my friend. Love how you finished with the line aobut the river of life flowing outside everybody's door. AHA, so I GOT it, Princess Diana after all!!!
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Date: 8/16/2011 9:11:00 PM
Robert, such a sad verse on homelessness. It is becoming more of a problem too. You did a wonderful job describing the emptiness of this situation. PS, always love your sweet visits!
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