One Homeless Man

A tribute to the homeless..........


I watched as he
came ambling along
his face kinda weathered
yet still very strong
the traffic was slow as he
came down the street
and then I saw he had
no shoes on his feet
he seem not to care
as he came my way
and all I could do was
stand there and pray
he had not a dime
no money he owned
and you could tell by looking
that he had no home
but the smile that he gave
as he went on his way
will remain in my heart
for the rest of my days.......
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Wolf Avatar
June 30, 2021 at 8:22 PM
I liked it then (2020), and I like it now. Well-written, Doris! :) gw
Bounds Avatar
August 2, 2021 at 10:51 AM
Thank you Gershon have been off...I paint also been doing orders I had to fill for auction to help raise money...glade to offer what I can,to God be the glory
Pettit Avatar
May 1, 2021 at 4:50 PM
It is unfortunate that their numbers appear to be on the rise. They are in every large city in the country; even Honolulu, Hawaii. Nice write.
Bounds Avatar
August 2, 2021 at 10:52 AM
Thank you Robert this is a sad reality in a land so rich and blessed...
Edmonds  Avatar
October 9, 2020 at 5:24 AM
Wonderful Doris, everyone has a heart whether they be well heeled or not, all people are equal in the eyes of God. Belle
Bounds Avatar
October 15, 2020 at 4:09 AM
yes Belle we are! just some some us are in a better place then others,but have more riches then we can ever imagine thank you
Laurie Avatar
October 8, 2020 at 5:29 PM
Hello Doris … certainly a nice verse to remind us we are all humans and shoudn’t judge others by wealth. You did a great thing here Doris - thank you - Lindsay
Bounds Avatar
October 15, 2020 at 4:18 AM
I know Lindsay But some times I wonder if some of them are the lucky ones,they know where they are at,this man had nothing but his beautiful smile,but he gave that willingly,he gave all he could... thanks for stopping by
Wolf Avatar
October 8, 2020 at 1:46 PM
Indeed, everyone has something of value to give. Nicely penned, Doris. Heartwarming, Gershon
Bounds Avatar
October 8, 2020 at 3:15 PM
thank you Gershon,I am blessed to see this side of people that can not help where they are,but remain true to their nature...happy day!
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