Edward Ibeh Poet Verse

Year of the Street Urchin

Another year of  
Homelessness, 
Joblessness, 
And abject poverty. 
Year after year
He wanders about the slums
Shoeless, 
Trudging through mud 
With bruised feet 
Life's uncomfortable; 
A bed of roses 
Full of thorns 
Pricking his weather-beaten skin
When he lies down to sleep at dusk. 
Each daybreak, a blessing 
To be alive, 
Each day, a struggle 
To exist, to survive
Out on the mean streets
Panhandling, 
Dumpster-diving,  
Shelter-hopping 
Perennially down-on-his-luck;
Why is life so unkind 
To this poor soul? 


''Y'' Contest, New Poems - Poetry Contest
Theme chosen: Year
Sponsored by Constance La France
Date written: 12/02/2021

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Constance La France December 11, 2021 at 7:39 AM Edward, congratulations on your Third Place win in my "Y" Contest. I see so many like the person in your poem in my city and it breaks my heart ~ peace and tranquility _Constance Edward Ibeh December 12, 2021 at 9:26 AM Thank you very much for the congratulations, my placement, and the wonderful feedback, Constance:-) Heartbreaking indeed!:-(

Valsa George December 5, 2021 at 6:02 PM The plight of such hapless souls tug at our heart ! Why is life so unkind to some.... we keep asking ! Some how he hasn't so far given up. He is determined to face life with stoic courage. A heart touching portrait you have drawn Edward ! Edward Ibeh December 6, 2021 at 5:22 AM Thank you very much, Valsa:-) I appreciate the comments and visit, my friend.

Vijay Pandit December 3, 2021 at 3:03 AM Something we all see on the street--you chose an apt cause to write about during this holiday season. Is there ever a solution to this in our rich nation? Life is indeed unkind to them. Edward Ibeh December 3, 2021 at 5:12 AM I couldn't echo with your sentiments more, Vijay! Thanks for dropping by, my friend.

Kim Rodrigues December 2, 2021 at 9:13 PM A good write, Edward. We must not forget. Edward Ibeh December 3, 2021 at 5:08 AM Thank you, Kim:-) True indeed, especially during this winter season!

Darlene De Beaulieu December 2, 2021 at 4:26 PM Hello Edward, A good question: it has always been rohgh for the homeless people. they have a very hard life. blessings my friend. Darlene De Beaulieu December 3, 2021 at 11:41 AM Hello Edward, yes Edward they are the ones that need help. blessings my friend. Edward Ibeh December 3, 2021 at 5:13 AM Very true, Darlene. We need to do more to help the downtrodden!

Heidi Sands December 2, 2021 at 4:26 PM Yes, why is life so unkind r.to some? Well done. I hope all is well :) Edward Ibeh December 3, 2021 at 5:09 AM Thank you so much, Heidi:-) Hope all is well with you as well!