Homeless Christmas
Sitting in front of the convenience store soaking wet
The chill winter wind sweeps over and aroundĀ
IT fills the spaces of my misery with ice
I sit in numb horror at myself, my reflection
As it appeared in the rain water lying all about
Young girl comes to mind bouncing in spring
Soaking in the sunlight basking in the love
Of parents doting and family gathered.. Easter eggs
Consciousness shifts and I am again in this time
A customer is leaving with a handful of change
I humbly raise my sign hoping for some help
I hear a disgusted grunt and feel a hard shove
"Get a job, quit bothering the working people"
Tears run down my frozen cheeks, recalling
I had a job once and a family as well
I had a home and even two dogs
My husband passed away and all hell broke loose
Then the alcohol and painkillers and law enforcement
I found myself without my license to work at my job
No car no funds and no help
Get a job.. I wish it was that easy
There by the grace of God.. you know...Ā
Blessings to all and Merry Christmas
IĀ
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Comments
You know...this is a beautiful write. I don't think people realise how easily circumstances and life events can spiral and spit people out in all directions that they never thought they would end up. None of us can ever predict our future lives...control is an illusion. Compassion and empathy are all...hugs šĀ
so wonderful you bring light to the homeless!" charity never fails" we have a group called "Homelessness Matters" we weave mats out of plastic grocery bags, the service creations are then given to the night shelter in downtown Ft.worth to distribute. these mats insulate them from the ground and are water proof. We also gather new socks donated by our church members every six months. I'm so glad you shared this poem to start the conversation!.......Jim