I live in a Trashcan

by cafetwo2010Harford county, Maryland, USA

Oct 2010 1,565 Views 28 comments

I live in a Trashcan..

Author: cafetwo2010

I live in a trashcan
on a cold alley street

Amongst all the garbage
with sores
on my feet

Oh, You've walked by,
mabey a time
or two

Handed me a dollar
So kind of you

Today, you spoke,
and we talked
awhile

You asked, 'Do I
know you?..
with a curious
smile

'I've heard that
voice
seems long ago

'Pardon my asking,
just wanted to
know..'

I raised and
smiled, and you
steadied my fall

Its been so long,
you may not recall

But when you were
small..just a little
girl

You were my
baby
My precious
pearl

But darling, things
went wrong
Your mom so sad

The broken man
you hold..

Is your own
sweet dad..

~ ~ ~ ~ ~

Posted: Oct 2010

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Comments (28)

SCatlynBrecon, South Glamorgan, Wales UKOct 31, 2010

Aww... so precious

Wonderful poem & story... there are so many on the streets & so easy to judge. Sometimes we could be right. But we don't really have a clue ...someone on the streets or an impatient cashier or.... There are many more like the dear man in your story than we realize.

Beyond the wisdom in this poem, just love the poetry & story... very, very enjoyable to read, just love it!

cafetwo2010OPHarford county, Maryland USAOct 31, 2010

Thanks so much Cat'.. Anyone can be one step from being down and out. I've been there.. cafe

RevWhiteWolfDallas, Texas USAOct 31, 2010

I was but one step away there too, cafe'. I always try to stop and listen and to help as I can. I have a soft spot for the down and out.

cafetwo2010OPHarford county, Maryland USAOct 31, 2010

Thanks Rev'.. compassion in all things..

cafe'

Happygolucky4uTreasure Coast, Florida USAOct 31, 2010

I felt bad for both. Dad and daughter

amahlalaAberdeen, South Dakota USAOct 31, 2010

Having been there with two small babies early in my adulthood; I always try to help where I can, when I can. Truly beautiful and compassionate write Cafe!

freeatlast64847Lanagan, Missouri USAOct 31, 2010

There but for the grace... People have been kind to me and I try to be so in turn... Nicely told tale!

jeddah12singapore, Central Singapore SingaporeOct 31, 2010

thank god there are people who have a heart to help while they can to others in need,,god bless us all...but the story of this poem made me cry,sad and reminds me of a long lost friend who found her mom in thesame situation as your poem,shes long gone now

very beautiful poem and thanks for sharing cafe

cafetwo2010OPHarford county, Maryland USAOct 31, 2010

Thanks jeddah.. It is sad, but I suppose there are many ways to read this story..cafe'

cafetwo2010OPHarford county, Maryland USAOct 31, 2010

Thanks free'.. I have no doubt, but that you're a man of compassion..cafe'

cafetwo2010OPHarford county, Maryland USAOct 31, 2010

amahlala..With two babies that must have been really scarry..Thank you.. cafe'

cafetwo2010OPHarford county, Maryland USAOct 31, 2010

Thanks Happy'.. I feel a sense of forgivness and reunion in the poem as well.. Yet there is the clear idea that we might walk past a homeless person who got there just through sheer unforseen circumstance, and may very well be our closest relative.

cafe'

SCatlynBrecon, South Glamorgan, Wales UKFeb 9, 2011

"... your own sweet dad.." - Aww, this poem still gets me

SCatlynBrecon, South Glamorgan, Wales UKFeb 20, 2011

I've always loved this poem, Cafe. And just remembered a song that kinda reminds me of it - love both!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZ3L-5o3VuQ

- I Just Love You

silentspringFjälkinge, Skane SwedenFeb 21, 2011

A precious Poem,
We are indeed so vulnerable and left to fate, no matter our choices.

SUMMIT09DALLAS, Texas USAApr 6, 2011

the more i read the better i feel, you put life stories to paper that can make the strongest person weep. we all can have a down fall.

anninspainMalaga, Andalusia SpainApr 6, 2011

Maybe the start of something better, how about a part 2
Ann X

thesunandtheseaTampa, Florida USAApr 9, 2011

I'm speechless//////

This poem is short, lovely, sad, heartfelt, deep and touching ... It's not really a love story, not a romantic one but I can read it time after time without feeling bored!!!! >_<// I read this many times!! but still I didn't know what to say, I loved this... nooo, not really 'love' but 'more than love!!! >_<--

I don't know who you are but I would like to THANK YOU for writing this one!!!!!!!!! ((((HUGS))))

cafetwo2010OPHarford county, Maryland USAApr 9, 2011

Thesunandthesea..Your comments make me speechless.. So nice that this poem found a place in your heart. A daughters longing for the lost love of her dad reaches deeply in the heart. Glad I could express something of that powerful reality. Thank you for taking the time to read that..

QuietStormFSouthern Ontario, Ontario CanadaApr 9, 2011

Oh what a beautiful yes sad poem this one is... Very nicely written!

SCatlynBrecon, South Glamorgan, Wales UKApr 5, 2014

You can see... I found it. Love loads of your poems... but this is one of my most favorites - just gotta bring it out

candykidAshburn, Virginia USAApr 29, 2014

Your very good at this allegorical story-tell style of writing.

beautifulyouNew York, USAApr 29, 2014

hi jim,

this could only flow from a beautiful heart, from one that sees! Ty beautiful heart

cafetwo2010OPHarford county, Maryland USAApr 29, 2014

Candy kid.. Thank you for your gracious comment my
friend.

cafetwo2010OPHarford county, Maryland USAApr 29, 2014

beautiful you.. Thank you for your insight and
understanding. You have always been right on
target.
Cafe

SCatlynBrecon, South Glamorgan, Wales UKOct 8, 2017

A classic that was brought to mind when I read Steve's excellent poem.

(Here I am again in your poetry box, Cafe... you know how much I always loved this one

)

Happychatty1unknown, Lancashire, England UKOct 8, 2017

What a gem of a poem
Just getting familiar with your poetry and sadly you have past away but it is evident that on this poetry corner you are forever to stay ...Once homeless now surely a resident above..at home with the King !: