John Gondolf Poet Rhyme

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Streets of Solitude

They walk the lonely streets of solitude
unnoticed to the busy passers-by;
they’re clad in tattered clothes to fit their mood
while in their hearts a loneliness exudes,
and no one notices their silent cries.

You see them on the corners, sign in hand,
with pleas for help their cardboard signs convey,
these homeless souls just living life unplanned
and yet we fail to heed our faith’s command,
too busy now, we look the other way.

I say to you it’s time we open eyes
and look beneath our veil of just veneer
that masks our marrow with a righteous guise,
and hear the pleading of their woeful cries,
lest blessings we’ve been given disappear.


September 23, 2025

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Brandy Nicole September 26, 2025 at 5:06 PM So many in the world are living without. So sad, indeed. And it breaks my heart when I see others just ' look the other way. ' Kindness is.. helping those in need. Your thoughts are tender and emotional, all at the same time. My best to you, my dear sweet friend. Hugs, Brandy John Gondolf September 27, 2025 at 3:25 AM Thank you for sharing your thoughts my dear friend, I appreciate it. Hugs, John

Sara Kendrick September 24, 2025 at 3:57 AM Since I live in a rural area outside of a small town, we don't see this unless we go into a larger city. It is a sad sight to see. We used to go to a larger town probably at least once a month or more and there was one man whom I am sure had some form of mental disease where the person sees things that seem real to them. The McDonald's there would let him come inside and give him coffee or a cold drink in summer plus a small meal. He finally got hit by an 18-wheeler and died. Sara K John Gondolf September 24, 2025 at 5:42 AM Thank you for sharing your comments, Sara, wow that's really a sad story. I'm sure that happens more than we know. Seems that our society is just too busy to care. John

sara Etgen-Baker September 23, 2025 at 5:05 PM I found your poem engaging, poignant, and compassionate. The 'looking away' doesn't make the situation go away...living in denial makes the situation worse. Well written piece, John Gondolf September 24, 2025 at 2:49 AM Thank you for sharing your thoughts and comments, Sara, I appreciate it.