Emile Pinet Poet Suzette Prime

We're Supposed To Care

invisible in plain sight
humanity's throwaways live on the street
begging for a living

I know that sounds absurd
in a world of plenty

we are human beings; we're supposed to care,
yet we never seem to have 
enough stuff to share

it's time for us to accept
that we are, our brother's keeper

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Beata Agustin January 5, 2021 at 4:56 AM Again "Amen" to your expressed truth and admonition. God bless you. (May I please "remind" you of Connie's comment as to the typo in your title. "It should read 'Supposed' as spelled in the sixth line.) Emile Pinet January 10, 2021 at 10:27 AM Thanks Beata, I appreciate you pointing that out and your wonderful comments my friend, Emile.

Regina Mcintosh January 4, 2021 at 2:52 AM So true... A great example for your contest. God bless you Emile Pinet January 10, 2021 at 10:28 AM Thanks Regina, I appreciate you comments my friend, Emile.

Line Gauthier August 16, 2018 at 6:07 PM Your kindness exudes from this well penned poem, Emile. Emile Pinet August 16, 2018 at 7:42 PM Thanks Line, I welcome your input my friend, Emile.

Lyric Man August 15, 2018 at 9:39 AM ..words that made me cry! Emile Pinet August 15, 2018 at 11:57 AM Thanks Lyric Man, I appreciate your support my friend, Emile.

Tom Cunningham August 14, 2018 at 5:15 PM Very thought provoking Emile and your words are true. Tom Emile Pinet August 14, 2018 at 7:31 PM Thanks Tom, I appreciate your support my friend, Emile.

Connie Marcum Wong August 14, 2018 at 2:22 PM "But for the grace of God there go I" comes to mind when I see a homeless person. Your poem solidifies that message with your words and caring heart Emile. I am so excited you are working on another book. Let us know when it is published. You do have a typo in your title. It should read 'Supposed' in your sixth line too.xxoo Emile Pinet August 14, 2018 at 2:35 PM Thanks Connie, I'll be sure to let you know when it is in print. I'm happy you caught that error...that's exactly the kind of help I'm looking for my friend, Emile.