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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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Date: 10/8/2021 12:08:00 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
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Date: 10/7/2021 5:04:00 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!
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Date: 10/7/2021 4:36:00 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
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Date: 10/7/2021 2:19:00 PM
Back just to say congratulations on a well-deserved win, Alexis. Warm hugs
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Date: 10/7/2021 10:56:00 AM
Congratulations, Alexis. Well done.
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Date: 10/7/2021 9:25:00 AM
Congratulations on your win. Your "RAGGED" is a creative/true~~story/write. They have feelings. Have a blessed day...................
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Date: 10/7/2021 8:08:00 AM
Alexis, congratulations on your win in my "R" contest with this wonderful poem, so well done ~ love and serenity _Constance
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Date: 10/7/2021 11:03:00 AM
Hi Constance, You hosted a good contest. I appreciate my placement in your contest. Have a great day:-)Alexis
Date: 10/6/2021 11:34:00 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.
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Date: 10/6/2021 10:05:00 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
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Date: 10/6/2021 8:08:00 AM
Well said.
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Date: 10/6/2021 7:02:00 AM
Wonderful writing. God bless you sweet friend. Love, Gina
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Date: 10/6/2021 1:57:00 AM
A lovely triolet. Pity people have no compassion to help those less fortunate. :)
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Date: 10/5/2021 4:40:00 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
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Date: 10/5/2021 4:33:00 PM
Great take for the contest, and very nicely penned, Alexis. My best wishes of luck with the contest.
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Date: 10/5/2021 4:08:00 PM
Well written Alexis, ’tis hoped the bum came good… All the best, Belle
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Date: 10/5/2021 1:24:00 PM
Nicely done Alexis. Best of luck n the contest
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