Tomorrow It Could Be You.
As I sit with my begging bowl huddled on the cold floor.
Watching endless people enter the supermarket door.
I'm cold and tired from another sleepless hungry night.
And to all these people I am an dirty unwanted sight.
My worn-out clothes are smelly, wet and full of holes.
My old shoes let in the water right through my soles.
I just looked straight ahead hoping someone will stop.
Maybe give me a couple of bob, I'm not asking a lot.
Some do not even look they just pretend I am not here.
Others hesitate they might care but can only stare.
Thinking I would blow any money on alcohol and drugs.
Instead of a nice hot drink, a bath and a bit of grub.
It's possible that some of them see themselves in me.
And it is frightening to realise what their life could be.
Those who do just stare, remember yesterday i was you.
All to easily, tomorrow this could be you too.
Nataiella (1989)
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Author:
Tobani / Nataiella (Pseudonym) (
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- Comment from author about the poem: A hugely ignored problem, i think we do not address it properly because it acknowledges that our society is failing.
- Category: Sociopolitical
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My comments on the poem “Tomorrow it could be you” by Tobiani Nataiella
Very touching and apt poem. See my poem “Of banquets and bins” on mypoeticside.com :
https://mypoeticside.com/show-poem-166622
Soman Ragavan
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Thank you Soman for your comment, very much appreciated
So true and so aggravating to the inner spirit. Our empathy levels are quite low for an advanced specie.
Thank you Arqios for your comment, very much appreciated
BRAVO
Thank you Tony
You're welcome
Homelessness can happen to anyone. We should never forget that and show some compassion. Not wise to give money as that can be spent on addictions. But drinks, food , clothes and blankets a yes yes. Nicely composed stanzas. Lines flow smoothly.
Thank you Cassie for the lovely comment
I 💯 concur with you. Very, very true! Thank you for raising up such an important mirror for all of us to look into. Well done! 🌹🙏
Thank you Tristan for your lovely comment
You are welcome, my friend!
A very touching
and poignant write 😢
Very evocative,
wonderfully woven
and my pleasure to recite!! 👏
Thank you for sharing
best regards ✌️ peace 🕊️. Thad
Thank you Thad for your lovely comment, very much appreciated
very well written
Thank you Rawaneigh for your comment
Deep and well-based in arguments
Thank you Cellnic for your comment, very much appreciated
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