The Castaways

the castaways  walk alone.
down the many allies, roads.
looking for someone to take,
them in, for a meal, for rest.

for a kind hand to hold them.
to heal their wounds,their
scared,broken,straved bodies.
to be loved,cared for,a home.

thrown out by irresponsible humans.
who thought they were cute once.
kicked to the curb to fend alone.
their cries go unnoticed by so many.

such devastation, they endure because
of the ignorance of mankind.
the castaways walk alone.
down the many roads and allies.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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June 22, 2014 at 11:56 AM
Author, Congratulations, enjoyed stopping by to view, every featured poem, on the soups Home Page. Take Care & Have Fun this coming week..... Luve Linda
Mehta Avatar
June 20, 2014 at 7:30 AM
Congratulations on your poem being featured this week. Thanks for sharing it
Anderson Avatar
June 17, 2014 at 9:41 AM
Beautifully written. I could feel the frustration, compassion and empathy in your words. I loved it. Thank you . Blessings Rev. Elizabeth
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June 9, 2009 at 6:34 AM
Love It!Gone to My favsz!
Babcock Avatar
May 13, 2009 at 10:38 AM
An excellent poem Rhonda. Yes, the ignorance of mankind at it's worse. That cute little one who grows up and walks that sad road alone. This tugs at the heartstrings that we have so many on the streets with no where to call home. God Bless Phyl
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