Emile Pinet Poet Haibun

Such Heartbreak

Tears silently spill, falling freely from my eyes; they pool within my heart, reflecting the hopelessness and desperation etched upon the faces of destitute people, begging on the streets. I am abased. Compassion pleads for me to stop and offer them real help, not just toss a few coins and move on. But I am weak. Embarrassed, I hand them my loose change and walk away: head hung low. Hunger does not smile on an empty stomach, and the sun does not shine in the shadows. There are no happy endings to life's grim facts; society's rejects exist on scraps of charity and the bitter dregs of indifference, handed to them by fate. My soul isn't tethered to high places: it cries out for the urchins living on the streets. The intolerable loneliness and insignificance of their lives have left me overwhelmed and despondent: always on the verge of a tear. And my mood is one of melancholy and disappointment: for I've failed my fellow man, and my conscience shames me into admitting it.


sympathetic smiles
and a compassionate heart...
precious currencies

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Jeanne Mcgee July 24, 2019 at 1:43 PM Back to say....Congratulations. I'm so glad you got a top spot with this wonderful poem. Emile Pinet July 24, 2019 at 3:40 PM Thank you so much Jeanne, I appreciate it my friend, Emile.

Constance La France July 24, 2019 at 12:54 PM Emile, congratulations on your win in my writing challenge with this emotional Haibun, I think it is amazing- well done ! Emile Pinet July 24, 2019 at 1:17 PM Thank you Constance, I appreciate it my friend, Emile.

Jeanne Mcgee July 21, 2019 at 10:10 AM Oh Emile...this is an amazing haibun. I love the haiku at the end. We each must do what we can...and all together is can help...especially voting for people who will fight for money to help or better housing or better wages...hugs to your heart. Emile Pinet July 21, 2019 at 1:15 PM Thanks so much Jeanne, your kindness radiates through your words my friend, Emile.

Sandra Adams July 20, 2019 at 7:30 PM very poignant...i too cannot just walk by them and offer up change, sometimes i buy them food if they are outside a food establishment...i always walk away feeling their sadness overtake me! Good one :) hugs Emile Pinet July 21, 2019 at 7:05 AM Thanks Sandra, the world needs more people like you my friend, Emile.