The Struggle Is Real

For those who are homeless with nothing to eat. 
They sleep in the alleys on filthy concrete.
They're always wondering where they'll get there next meal.
For those who are hungry THE STRUGGLE IS REAL.
For children whose parents beat and neglect. 
Or maybe those born with a strange birth defect.
The Shaw that they feel and the scars that won't heal.
For the innocent children THE STRUGGLE IS REAL.
For the alcoholics who drink to forget. 
Or how bout the addict they live in regret. 
They do what they do to forget how they feel. For the suffering addict THE STRUGGLE IS REAL.
So if you know someone whose down on there luck.
Or maybe just someone who don't give a .
Look in your heart and feel how they feel. Always remember THE STRUGGLE IS REAL.
©lunaticsrave
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

Poem

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Marcum Wong Avatar
September 4, 2019 at 12:29 PM
This is excellent and so true. A warm welcome to Poetry Soup Charlotte. Your poetic talent shines in this serious piece. Aloha, Connie : )
Kinch  Avatar
August 29, 2019 at 2:24 PM
What a thought provoking write Charlotte, for so many the struggle is real.
Get a Premium Membership
Turn off ads, get more exposure for your poetry, and get more features with a Premium Membership.
Book: Diverse Voices: The Poetry of Human Rights and the Pursuit of Peace