HOMELESS IN MILWAUKEE

poem by: Kenvil Atkins
Written on Jul 15, 2023

Empty wallet
No pocket
Living on the sidewalk
Tin cup in hand
Fill with sand
Don’t stand a chance
Not even a glance

Bed of stones
Could break his bones
Oh for a phone
Could he call home
There is no dial tone

Pass a bye
Don’t ask why
To this shy guy
Hungry bellies
Can't see him
Your eyes are too dim
He too had a dream

Who knows his story?
What is it to tell
Knee deep in hell
Waiting for the dinner bell

In the eyes of the homeless

 

Tags: Sad, Faith, Inspirational,

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Kenvil Atkins commented on Jul 15, 2023 at 5:22pm
Yes we see them every day As we walk on our way pray tell who are they

 

 

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