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Beggars

What\'s a beggar without a hide 

 

The lowest profession a man could find 

 

To humble yourself to go so low 

 

Without a hide you wouldn\'t show 

 

Putting your trust in the generosity of man 

 

Seems to me a feeble plan 

 

But persistence pays, have a go... 

 

Same spot most days

 

Making a show.

 

Don\'t judge them 

 

Many I knew have now moved on to something new...

 

Or maybe just passed away?

 

I wonder how many have gone this way.

 

 They may have been angels?      

          Was unaware... 

 

Sharing a portion without a care...

 

Am I also a beggar bought with disgrace

 

Finding joy in another\'s face

 

Give me a forehead harder than flint

 

And a heart so soft it only squints...

 

In his rest

 

See the light

 

A hide so thick

 

No need to fight.