The Man and His Dog
I came across a homeless man
He wasnβt from this land
His home was a box at the side of the street
And heβd made a dog of sand
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I thought about his journey here
And all that he had lost
His life, his family and now his pride
But what had really been the cost?
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I gave him some money, all the change I had
Just a short term helping hand
He nodded his thanks and went back to his work
Sculpting his dog of sand
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And the cold nights, they took their toll
Passers-by couldnβt understand
When all that was left was a tin and his box
Along with a bag of sand
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I went to the street where he usually lay
He was nowhere to be found
His box had gone and so had the man
Along with his trusty hound.
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Comments
Wow, this is a most powerful piece.
Thank you very much poetess , it took me an age .
John X
touching and painfully true
Thank you Nigel.
John
Thank you so much Barry.
LOVE this one, John!Β My mother and I were fortunate to meet a semi-homeless man named Al.Β We helped him on multiple occasions and a hotel let him stay it seemed.Β He had an impact on my life...Β So much we take for granted.Β This poem has the impact you intended...Β Is this a true story?Β God bless all the homeless..they all have a story like us.
Hi Jackie
Thanks for your kind words, it is a fictional story but unfortunately a true one for many people. I just wanted to make people think twice as they go about their daily lives.
JohnΒ
Intention completed!Β Just shelter, warmth, clothing, and food are essentials we take for granted!!