Homeless

I've woken up, my eyes still closed
The duvet wrapped round tight
I don't believe the comfort
After such a chilly night

I'm in a home, the doors can lock
Security I've got
And all this keeps the bad outside
And nervous I am not.

A lucky one is what I am
My life is not so bad
But spare a thought for those outside
Comfort i wish they had

We see them as we walk through town
They're lying everywhere
But nearly all ignore them
Acting as If they're not there

From quite a lot of people
Get a job is what they think
Or what's the reason that they're here
Did they do drugs or drink

We shouldn't put a label on
The fact is, it is tough
To never have a proper bed
And always sleeping rough

And do not think you're different
It could happen to you
Just one bad time being down on luck
And you'll be out there too

So next time when you see them there
Don't act like you used to
Just take some time and think about
The tough life they're been through.
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Posted: Feb 2017
About this poem:
I wrote this on a cold wet night, the rain was lashing off the window. I was thinking what the poor people roaming the streets were going through

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Redex
Yes now and again thoughts bring us up short, your poems says it allthumbs up
southmiami4321online today!
Nice write. There is always one less fortunate. Everyone out there is unique.Being temporary like that, always or just living because they have given up to change or live a different life.Health issues also tie down people.When ever you see them direct them; there is help and hope!
Taz0274
We all know there are conman out there who are trying to fool us all but my poem is aimed at the real homeless. I know a few and what they go through isn't something I'd like myself. I'd love to help more
Taz0274
BTW. Thank you for the lovely comments
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