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Taking Care of the Neighborhood - Journal Vii

TAKING CARE OF THE
NEIGHBORHOOD
      Journal VII

“Citizen know thy
neighbor”
Yes, maybe in the
days before radio,
television,
       and the
internet      but
In today’s warped
use of indoor
activity, few,
      saving those
devoted soul-saving
souls, will
      go about
knocking on doors
No    walking along
outside,  each
cloistered   
       domicile
presents an air of
mystery to this 
       searcher
What paralysis grips
these families?
I firmly believe in
taking care of the 
      neighborhood
If each block-pair
throughout the land
were
      properly
treated to loving
care by inhabitants
      would not a
multitude of
problems be 
      solved?
One is limited to
the homeless, those
cast out
      in our
touchless, indoor
society, mainly by
      citizens
refusing to spare
time or a dime
In these last few
one is limited to
tramps, cats,
      birds and
squirrels

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Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 7/16/2014 4:25:00 AM

I delighted in reading all of your Journal poems tonight Daver and loved the journey! Each was unique and thought provoking and beautiful. What a talent and gift you are Daver! Love, Connie

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/15/2014 3:42:00 PM

oh yes, seeing this one again. I really like it and the much thought that went into it!