The streets are silent
except the echo of a man
can you feed me
difficult to live on the land
He had a bugaboo
shining in the light
seeing me near
it suddenly was put out of sight
Nervously walking up
thankful it is him and not me
giving him a bag with necessities
and some fast food for free
The man weaved a tale
of how life began on the streets
so compelling
of strife and defeat
Still there is hope
as he crossed the street
walking into a shelter
relief from the heat
The shelter offers services
volunteers with skills to help
perhaps one day he will accept them
a life change will be felt
copyright 2019 Debbie Pierce
5 replies on “Echo of Can you Spare a Dime”
really good love it! ❤
Thank you. Have a wonderful day!
So prevalent an experience, even over here, I like your resolve at the end – perhaps he will. A difficult road for many.
Thank you. I agree. Homelessness is a difficult road and a hard cycle to break. Have a wonderful day!
My pleasure – and you too 🙂