I'm sitting on a park bench
it's 06:55 am, it's friday
the temperature is 2c
razor blade winds
cutting into my head
even though i’m wearing a thermal wooly hat
are you wondering
why I'm sitting here?
research, I wanted to research
what it might feel like for a homeless person
who actually lives on a bench
to be honest I couldn't sit here
for more than five minutes
reflecting on the fact
this is home to someone
how can any human
possibly, physically live in this way?
I sat for five minutes
impossible to stay any longer
I came to the conclusion
it is the very miracle and power
of the word "must"
today…
“I MUST survive”.
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Author:
Teddy.15 (
Offline) - Published: December 18th, 2024 03:06
- Comment from author about the poem: Be kind, and have a heart, homelessness can happen to any of us in a moment. I find it hard to see anytime of year, but especially at Christmas. 💙
- Category: Reflection
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Comments7
It’s sad .. nobody should have to live that way .
Thank you dearest C ❤️
“Must” precisely put, the night I had to sleep, outdoors- locked out and nowhere else to go. It changes you as well. Good call there!
We live and we learn, that's a sure thing if we can survive first. Humbled by your honesty dear Arqios thank you sir. 🌹
Empathetic, kind, heartfelt, lovely, and in the spirit of true Christmas.
I'll take my bow. 🌹 Coming from you means the world. 🌹
Sad that some people have no choice at all. This is their life. A fight for survival especially in the cold winter months. Your poem shows much compassion and empathy dear Teddy. Putting yourself in the shoes of those who have fallen on hard times. 🌹
Dearest Cassie, in fact they could be us at any time, humans having a bad time, there is always a stigma in the UK that they deserve to be there, but it's false and we know it, life can change in a moment and we all need to appreciate that. Thank you dearest friend. 🌹
Dear Teddy, your poem is wise and true! And your note a hauntingly true reality! Thank you for being a voice for the voiceless! 🌹👏
Dear Tristan, thank you so much. 💙
You are welcome, friend! 🙏❤️
There are so many homeless people nowadays but those with the power and the money to halt this just do not care!
True words Teddy.
Andy
Thank you for your compassion dear Andy. 🌹
Wow!! 😮
Powerful penning,
a very poignant piece
poetess, really pulls on
the heartstrings! 😢
Almost brought a
tear to the eye!
Thank you for sharing!! 🙏
Best wishes 🍀 🤗 🌺. Thad
Thank you dear Thad 💙
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