Ragged

A bum wore ragged clothes in my neighborhood,
With giant holes in them and he smelt awful.
Although he had little, he was misunderstood,
There was a bum in my old neighborhood. 
He saw such darkness, but he looked for good,
The many insults he got weren't lawful. 
There was a bum in my old neighborhood, 
He wore ragged clothes, and he smelt awful.









10/05/2021
Contest:” R” A New or Old poem 
Sponsor: Constance La France
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Jayasankar Avatar
October 8, 2021 at 12:08 AM
A thought provoking poem you wrote for this theme you chose dear Alexis... sad for him to be insulted and misunderstood... Congrats on your win... Hugs... ~ Ani
Kauffman Avatar
October 7, 2021 at 5:04 PM
Alexis, congratulations on your win. The triolet is a perfect form for your poem and theme. The repetition is like taking a second or third glance at a need that is so apparent it is now impossible to look away! It is heartbreaking to see the plight of the homeless. Blessings to you!
Ray Choudhury Avatar
October 7, 2021 at 4:36 PM
Congratulations, Alexis, on your win with such a thoughtful poem. What you have described, is very true - and sometimes these needy human beings are not treated with love and kindness. You have raised a question about awareness. Love ~ Mala
Poet Avatar
October 7, 2021 at 2:19 PM
Back just to say congratulations on a well-deserved win, Alexis. Warm hugs
Evans Avatar
October 7, 2021 at 10:56 AM
Congratulations, Alexis. Well done.
Goldsmith Avatar
October 7, 2021 at 9:25 AM
Congratulations on your win. Your "RAGGED" is a creative/true~~story/write. They have feelings. Have a blessed day...................
La France Avatar
October 7, 2021 at 8:08 AM
Alexis, congratulations on your win in my "R" contest with this wonderful poem, so well done ~ love and serenity _Constance
Y. Avatar
October 7, 2021 at 11:03 AM
Hi Constance, You hosted a good contest. I appreciate my placement in your contest. Have a great day:-)Alexis
Proxenos Avatar
October 6, 2021 at 11:34 AM
Deep thoughts and feeling in this write - you think of your topics wisely and each one has profound meaning my friend. I saw a film not very long ago i have forgotten the title but I will look for it. Some people choose this way of life, they perhaps want to shirk responsibility, and would rather sleep in an old van in the snow than a warm bed, what happens to them I find sad, they have never known love and what a difference love brings to everyone. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
Kendrick Avatar
October 6, 2021 at 10:05 AM
Sad for him and for those who did not understand nor try to do something for him. Most of the time they need mental health to take care of their issues and get them back on the right track. Your visit to my page was uplifting. Sara
Rodrigues Avatar
October 6, 2021 at 8:08 AM
Well said.
Mcintosh Avatar
October 6, 2021 at 7:02 AM
Wonderful writing. God bless you sweet friend. Love, Gina
Buhagiar Avatar
October 6, 2021 at 1:57 AM
A lovely triolet. Pity people have no compassion to help those less fortunate. :)
Ball Avatar
October 5, 2021 at 4:40 PM
It's so sad to see someone down on his luck and enduring not only hunger and cold but the insults and indifference of those who should be reaching out a helping hand. They could at least get him a meal and some shelter. Good one here Alexis. God Bless, JB
Poet Avatar
October 5, 2021 at 4:33 PM
Great take for the contest, and very nicely penned, Alexis. My best wishes of luck with the contest.
Edmonds  Avatar
October 5, 2021 at 4:08 PM
Well written Alexis, ’tis hoped the bum came good… All the best, Belle
Green Avatar
October 5, 2021 at 1:24 PM
Nicely done Alexis. Best of luck n the contest
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