Having worked with the homeless, the rough sleepers, in Stoke on Trent, helping just one of those remarkable people can make a world of difference in this often indifferent world.
How very true, and not just for the homeless aspect. If you can help just one of anyone in need then that's great. Thank you for sharing. Amanda. #weekendblogshare
Sheltered in a doorway room Open house to passers by Hoping that the wind and rain Has found somewhere else to cry Memories of different days Unwelcome on these nights Hunger cramps are draining me Turning out my flickering lights They call me lost without ambition Just because I’m down at heel I save and plan my every penny For a warm space and a meal Like a ship without a compass In waters rocky spying land It all looks so bright inviting But I dismiss it out of hand No one waits for me I’m homeless Shelters anywhere will do I’ll sleep with both eyes searching Until morning light shines through Too many shapes of homelessness Down and out nowhere to run No magic wand to help them all Can we just begin with one
Beautiful. Kimmie. Great, easily-actionable advice.
ReplyDeleteHi, Norah. Yes, easily actionable. We don't have much to give ourselves, but anything (even a smile) is better than nothing :)
DeleteA journey of a thousand miles starts with just one step.
ReplyDeleteLovely quote, Liv. I may use it on a future Just-a-Quote post :)
DeleteThanks for hopping over. Kimmie.
Hi Kimmie,
ReplyDeleteHaving worked with the homeless, the rough sleepers, in Stoke on Trent, helping just one of those remarkable people can make a world of difference in this often indifferent world.
Hugs and hope,
Gary x
Hi Gary. How lovely. I imagine the work was incredibly rewarding. You've a good heart!
DeleteHugs and hope back, my friend. I hope things are as well as can be with you at the mo.
Kimmie x
How very true, and not just for the homeless aspect. If you can help just one of anyone in need then that's great. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteAmanda. #weekendblogshare
Absolutely, anyone in need! Thanks for hopping over Amanda :)
DeleteI really like that slogan Kimmie and will use it in rhyme even.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Ropey. Use away :)
DeleteThe Destitute Itinerant
ReplyDeleteSheltered in a doorway room
Open house to passers by
Hoping that the wind and rain
Has found somewhere else to cry
Memories of different days
Unwelcome on these nights
Hunger cramps are draining me
Turning out my flickering lights
They call me lost without ambition
Just because I’m down at heel
I save and plan my every penny
For a warm space and a meal
Like a ship without a compass
In waters rocky spying land
It all looks so bright inviting
But I dismiss it out of hand
No one waits for me I’m homeless
Shelters anywhere will do
I’ll sleep with both eyes searching
Until morning light shines through
Too many shapes of homelessness
Down and out nowhere to run
No magic wand to help them all
Can we just begin with one
Cliff Letts
Oh, Cliff. Stunning poetry. Heartbreaking. Heartfelt. So beautiful. Really! Thank you for sharing.
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