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That Could Be Me On the Street

What ever happened to our hometown street.
When life was more simple,gentle and sweet.
Our sidewalks intended for more prosperous ways.
Are now employed as homeless displays.

When I was young, I was taught to work hard.
Save your pennies, purchase a yard.
Gather some love and other fine things.
Feast on the fruit your labor brings.

They gifted us pizza … as we swallowed their lunch.
They loudly proclaimed “How proud and what a great bunch.”
Smiled then waved and bid us a cheer.
“I must leave now; my tee time is near”.


 There are those of us that are past their prime.
 Whose life is now isolated and sublime. 
 We woke up and worked and labored away.
 and never received respectable pay.


I've neglected to mention. 
They've purloined your pension.
They stashed it away-.
 for their sunny day.

Where are our slaves! why did they flee?
We’re willing to work, but not for free.
We are tired of staring at with people with garbage to eat.
Silently thinking that could be me on the street.

Copyright © David Grimm | Year Posted 2023

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Phyllis Babcock Date: 7/3/2023 5:01:00 PM It is so sad to see the people in the streets without food to eat. Our pensions are very poor and so many lost jobs due to mandates. A sad state here in Canada at the moment and feel it will get worse. Well written. love phyl Login to Reply

Nancy Kaufman Date: 4/16/2023 4:41:00 AM I hope it never comes to that David. This is the sad but new reality for too many in our country. Their pensions and soc. security not meeting these climbing prices but their retirement incomes and perhaps personal pride preventing them from applying for any state assistance. Pray for better days in the USA Login to Reply

Daniel Turner Date: 3/14/2023 6:01:00 PM You could very well be talking about us over here across the pond, David. nicely penned. The fast food dumpsters are the best, especially at closing time:) Login to Reply David Grimm Date: 3/15/2023 8:09:00 AM Thank you for your comments. Over here they throw food in the dumpster, then put a lock on the dumpster. All businesses have dumpster keys.