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That Extra Mile

When you are living on the street depressed, lonely, hungry, and beat, begging coins for something to eat; you need more than a smile. People scoff and offer small-change labeling you as weird or strange, treating you like you had the mange; each day is a trial. You pray someone will help you out; a kind soul that won't mess about, but wipe your tears and calm your doubt; and go that extra mile.

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Kim Merryman

Date: 8/30/2023 1:46:00 PM

Emile, I like how you put yourself in that person's shoes and wrote from their perspective. An excellent write! Congrats on your 1st place win! Blessings, Kim M

Emile Pinet
Date: 8/30/2023 4:58:00 PM

Thanks, Kim, I'm honored by your words my friend, Emile.

Sara Kendrick

Date: 8/30/2023 3:03:00 AM

Congratulations on your winning work in Charles' contest. Way to go. Sara

Emile Pinet
Date: 8/30/2023 8:14:00 AM

Thanks, Sara; I appreciate your comments, my friend; Emile.

Janice Canerdy

Date: 8/29/2023 7:09:00 AM

Emile, CONGRATS on your win with this skillfully written, moving poem. Janice

Emile Pinet
Date: 8/29/2023 9:13:00 AM

Thanks, Janice; I appreciate your comments, my friend; Emile.

Charles Messina

Date: 8/29/2023 4:06:00 AM

Emile, this really touched me. Too many people judge others by their covers- not fair and not right. Great write, my friend. Congratulations on your top win! Charlie

Emile Pinet
Date: 8/29/2023 9:14:00 AM

Thanks, Charles; I appreciate the placement and your comments, my friend; Emile.

Unseeking Seeker

Date: 8/1/2023 9:10:00 PM

Revisited this masterpiece today. Beautifully penned, Emile

Emile Pinet
Date: 8/2/2023 8:11:00 AM

Thanks, Unseeking; as always, I welcome and appreciate your comments, my friend; Emile.

Eve Roper

Date: 7/18/2023 10:27:00 PM

Sometimes it's hard to see. There is a lady that has been at our park for almost two years living out of her car. She stays there because of the bathrooms that are open 24-7. I've given her food, shoes & socks, books to read. She has family close , but they don't help her.

Emile Pinet
Date: 7/19/2023 9:21:00 AM

Thanks, Eve; the world needs more people like you, my friend, Emile.

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 7/18/2023 3:20:00 PM

Hello Emile, yes you are right. The homeless people have a rough life. People do give small change. I saw a woman helping a homeless person. She treated him to a meal. that does not happen to often. My friend. Enjoy your evening.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 7/19/2023 4:17:00 AM

Hello Emile, Your welcome my friend. My friend. enjoy your day. /Darlene\

Emile Pinet
Date: 7/18/2023 4:04:00 PM

Thanks, Darlene; I appreciate your comments, my friend; Emile.