On The Street

Imagine that you are hungry and cold, Your head is heavy from your lack of sleep, You know very well, without being told, You have a night's weary vigil to keep, So slowly will the night's numbing hours creep, You do not possess as much as a tent, You do not have enough money for rent, You left home because you had been abused, You could not endure such awful torment, Now on the street you are chilled and confused.

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Susan Ashley

Date: 11/15/2020 7:05:00 PM

Beth, your poem is deep with lonely heartrending emotion. The anguish expressed is potent and profound, dear poetess, and the power of your pen is haunting. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Beth Evans
Date: 11/16/2020 1:31:00 AM

Thanks very much, Susan - I think it's one social issue that more should be done about.

Rico Leffanta

Date: 11/15/2020 10:29:00 AM

Fortunately, the sun WILL rise to warm your bones! Aloha! Rico

Beth Evans
Date: 11/16/2020 1:35:00 AM

Thanks, Rico - unless it's winter, and pouring rain.

Unseeking Seeker

Date: 11/15/2020 2:08:00 AM

Poignant portrayal of despair!

Beth Evans
Date: 11/16/2020 1:35:00 AM

Thanks very much, Unseeking.