on an ice splintered twilight
sits dark in the gloam
a bird on a wire
the others have flown
perhaps they’ve migrated
and left it alone
so I think of the city
and its burnished bright lights
and the plight of the homeless
forgotten at night
as they huddle for cover
and keep out of sight
i ponder on faces
on the mothers that birthed
the ones who have nothing
on this cold planet earth
and the lesson i’ve learned
if your face doesn’t fit
your prospects and future
are worthless as spit
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Your verses always flow smoothly through for me, Cassie. And this one is no exception.
That “your face doesn’t fit” covers a multitude of factors such as social disadvantage, dysfunctional families, economic value and so on covers it all and should be evident to everyone.
Great write.
Thank you so much for stopping by Dave. All the best.
Tremendous work. Powerful and poignant.
Thank you Thomas. I appreciate your words. All the best.
So true in many cases Cassie but I have a philosophy in my life that when you look at me and don't like what you see it is not my problem it is yours.
Andy
I like your outlook on life Andy. I wish more people were sympathetic and kind towards street dwellers. Can’t imagine how desperate that situation is. Have a good weekend.
Reality encapsulated within an extraordinarily fine poem .. Neville
Thank you my friend for appreciating my efforts.
Good write Cassie - seems so. An ongoing matter, though we may think of them more in wintry seasons.
Now me next poem - 'If the cap/hat don't fit, don't wear it!' I bought KP a full-face balaclava, so I see her even less. lol.
Thank you Orchi. No balaclavas allowed 😀 Have a good weekend.
Cassie, your poetry is always exquisite how you can paint such a picture so very elegantly is truly your talent.
so I think of the city
and its burnished bright lights
and the plight of the homeless
forgotten at night
as they huddle for cover
and keep out of sight
Kudos dear friend. 🌹
Thank you dear Teddy for your kind and generous review. Have a beautiful weekend dear poet 🌹
another great poem
from a great writer
well written and powerful
good work
Thank you Jim for another lovely review. Happy Saturday.
hi Cassie enjoyed reading poem
loved the words you are a very talented writer
keep writing have a great weekend
and a glass of wine or two or drink the bottle lol xxx
A wonderful flow to this poem of the darkness of the human situation. So nicely worded Cassie
I appreciate your kind and generous review sorenbarrett. Have a beautiful weekend.
A very heart touching and poignant
poem and true indeed. 😢
I see how horrible that situation
is these days. Awesome presentation
poetess, thank you for sharing!! ✌️
Best wishes 🐦 🌹 Thad
Many thanks Thad. I appreciate your kind thoughts.
a most impressive write Cassie.
and every line a gem.
Thank you Melvin for a heart warming review. Pleased you liked this poem. All the best.
This is remarkable!!! What a warm sentiment…
Thank you Alan. I appreciate your kind thoughts. All the best.
And so it is. My, but you captured the
way some less fortunate are forced to live. Your poem is beautiful in that way. It also hammers out much of the cause. Your last lines sum it all up. Well done. Loved it.- Phil A.
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