Homeless

1/3 Homeless.

Here I lie exposed for all to see

I don’t want your sympathy, just let me be

You walk by speechless

To you my gestures are meaningless

I no longer feel embarrassment or shame

Instead I smile and pity your gain

I worry no more about my horrible stench

As I lie in solitude on this lonely park bench

Sometimes I wonder what life could be

If I too could have lived a life so glee

No more disgusted stares or starved nights

All I wish for are my human rights

2/3 Homeless

Who am I kidding ill never be free

Society does not accept such scum like me

Until one day my dreams come true

Ill continue to wonder how people can be so rude

I am the one that sleeps on the footpath

The one who wanders the streets and goes without a bath

I am the one with no one to lean on

The one everyone avoids and tries to stay clear of

No family, no friends just the sweet air I breath

And a local stray dog that I like to call heath

He keeps me warm on the lonely cold nights

And keeps the unwanted out of my sights

3/3 Homeless

Heath is loyal and friendly unlike my species

But I must let you know I have no enemies

What has been done deserves no hate

I have cleared my anger for a fresh slate

This life is not ideal, nor is it fun

But at least I get to wake to see the rise of the sun

For those who fear me I do not mind

Because I no longer have the strength to fight nor do I have the time

My days are near and here I must rest

Alone

In solitude

On this lonely bark bench