I used to wear pin striped suits,
Now I just want some warm boots.
They used to say to me, yes sir,
Now they call me an old Cur.
I used to eat steak and drink ale,
But now I eat from a garbage pail.
I used to wrap up in a silk sheet,
Now I'll use anything for heat.
I used to have friends and a home,
Now I'm destined to just roam.
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
Please tell me what you think
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So many of us are just one paycheck away from the same existence... it is a shame how they are treated! Thanks for your entry and best wishes in the contest!
Frogz~ -
Great job od showing the view of the homeless!
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orhhh this is really sad, certainly brings home that the homeless once had lives yet ran away or was forced out.. very well done this is an amazing and very thought provoking poem xxx
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We never know what tomorrow will bring. But for the grace of God, we could be in their place. I wish you well in the contest.
Sam
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Some imagery plays out within this write of how it was and how it is I think you did a great job of capturing this,
Thanks for sharing,
Warm thoughts
Frozentearz
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