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Someone You Used To Know

Daylight fades, as day is done A city pulsates out of breath Headlights duel upon the streets and I am like the kiss of death to those who scurry home to eat They pass me by, on rapid feet heading to some cozy nest And I must seek a place to rest People in the crosswalk pass with eyes that look the other way and will not meet my own They have important things to do A class to take, a call to make a meal to cook, a TV show or two Like squirrels they scatter here and there It seems the world is on a run Shrill trumpets of a gale force wind rattle doors I can't go in Old news print flies into my face I hardly feel each new disgrace I swat away, and brace for more distrust they have embraced They see me with such wary eyes If only they could see my heart Not long ago I had a dream A part of something good, it seemed. I had a life, I had a home Until it fell apart...... And hard times I have known By circumstance the fates could be me who hurries home to see a family waiting, a table spread a place to rest my weary head. Oh, is it just too much to ask Please look at me, just one true glance and see that I am just like you Someone that you used to know ______________________________________ Contest: Being Homeless Sponsor: The Seeker 10/26/16

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Date: 4/30/2017 10:57:00 AM
I share deep empathy for the homeless. Enjoyed reading this Carrie.
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Date: 11/6/2016 7:18:00 AM
I have a great deal of empathy for the homeless. Thank you for these words. A Fav.
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Date: 11/5/2016 12:02:00 PM
Lovely but sad poem Carrie.Enjoyed your poem.
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Date: 10/28/2016 7:21:00 PM
Such a deep and emotional write expressing this sad circumstance, that could happen to anyone. Congratulations on your fine placement in the contest. Hugs, Sandra
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Date: 10/27/2016 12:19:00 PM
Congrats on your win, Carrie. You're so right. Agnes
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Date: 10/27/2016 8:17:00 AM
Congratulations on your win with this wonderful poem, Carrie.
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Date: 10/26/2016 11:33:00 PM
This is really good, Carrie. It could be anyone. Congratulations on your placement.
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Date: 10/26/2016 11:05:00 PM
It is so true, so painfully true. Congratulations!
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Date: 10/26/2016 9:59:00 PM
so vividly and painfully crafted... you poured your heart into this beautiful piece, carrie.... my warmest congrats, wow!..huggs
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Date: 10/26/2016 8:31:00 PM
wow, Carrie this is fantastic. Usually you write more serious stuff with free verse, but this is high quality rhyming the way you get your message across. I love it. Congrats
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Date: 10/26/2016 7:22:00 PM
carrie, this is heartbreaking and very powerfully written. i love all the "scatter" and "scurry" images - i was able to picture the whole end-of-day commuter scene perfectly and the yearning and sadness in the homeless person observing it all. this deserves a top spot in the contest...
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Date: 10/26/2016 4:08:00 PM
That's right Mrs Carrie. Nobody grows up saying, "I want to be a homeless person" It can easily happen to anyone. Very poignant write.
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Date: 10/26/2016 4:07:00 PM
Very nice write, I enjoyed this !
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Date: 10/26/2016 3:15:00 PM
Very affecting Carrie, yes, most people will avoid eye-contact, it's a crying shame. Good luck...head's up 'psss' did you mean pass? Also reminded me of that song by Gotye - Somebody That I Used To Know
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Paloma P
Date: 10/27/2016 5:46:00 AM
You're a winner, congrats! :)
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Carrie Richards
Date: 10/26/2016 3:19:00 PM
Thank you for being an "extra eye"...and catching my slip, Paloma !! Thanks so much for stopping by ! :)

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