You don't see me because
you don't want to.
But I am just a person
like you.
You don't see me because
you don't want to
realise that someday
possibly
You could end up like me
You don't see me because
you don't want to
think that had circumstance
been different
You could be me
I am just a person
like you
With feelings and opinions
and family
I love and hope and dream
and hurt
And I do what I can
to survive
My life lead me here
As yours could too
You don't see me because
you don't want to
be reminded that people
can be discarded
I need help you don't
want to give.
You say you are too busy,
Too busy to see me?
You don't see me because
you don't want to
see what's wrong with
your society
You don't see me because
you don't want to.
But I am just a person
like you!
Author notes
The main idea for this piece came to me a couple of weeks ago when I was at a bus station - I was standing outside smoking when a guy came walking by asking people for a cigarette, most people pretended they didn't see him. I gave him one and we chatted for a few minutes - he told me he was homeless but that he used to be a trucker and had been all over Europe, he has a son who lives in Switzerland - he seemed so damn proud of him! Then I had to go get my bus, but the guy thanked me like I'd just handed him a chunk of gold when all I did was give him a cigarette and talk to him for a couple of minutes.
It shouldn't be possibly to toss people out like rubbish the way this guy was - just because he lost his job and now has to live on the streets! - nobody should ever have to live on the streets
A contest entry
- ~ Picture Inspired contest~ Homeless by Frozentearz.
300 points, ended June 3, 2007, 17 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
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Comments
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Great job. It is such a shame that people ignore those that fall on hard times when just a little TLC might be all they need to turn it around!
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Such profound truths in this piece! I like the emphasis on the repeating line... made it more powerful and thought provoking! Thanks for sharing this experience and best wishes in the contest!
Frogz~ -
There is so much truth within this write. You did a great job. I wish you the best in the contest. Nice work.
Sam
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This is a beautiful write and I can see that you have a heart of gold. God bless you for being a kind ear to that man. Great write.
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It is a sad world of affairs that so much of this happens day to day, People are on the streets for many reasons, and how true it is that most people will not give them a second glance, I am glad that you reached out and touched someone with kindness, Everyone says what can I do, we all can do a little each time we reach out, I enjoyed your take on this picture inspiration even thought it is on a sad matter.
I thought your repetition really drove home the feelings your were trying to provoke within the reader
Love and Light
Frozentearz
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