Alone on Christmas.

Alone on Christmas.

A Poem by Mimi

I walk down an empty street.
I have no shoes upon my feet,
My clothes are old and ragged,
My hair is snarled and matted,
I have nowhere to stay
On this dark and oh so lonely day.
I don't like this one bit,
But maybe I deserved it.
I walk back home with too many thoughts
Here is my house, a cardboard box.
It rains, so I find a store a block away.

I passed a kid on her bike on the way
I pull on doors, and in place they stay.
A find a sign that reads "Closed for the holiday"
I sit alone by the front door.
My house in ruins as rain begins to pour.
I curl up tightly in a ball on the ground
I fall asleep to a peaceful sound
It's rain's soft patter from the grey sky
And it wets the where I lay. Broken, I cry.

© 2010 Mimi


Author's Note

Mimi
My Mama is going to kick me out this March and I started to freak out about it, so I wrote this to keep from losing it...

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This is so sad, when reading it all I could imagine was a homeless person living on the cold street. It's terrible to know that this kind of stuff actually happens especially at christmas. I can really read into your emotions on this one - good work

Posted 14 Years Ago


This was such a sad read and it is so unfortunate that this stems from real-life issues.I am very sorry you had to deal with such an unfortunate situation. Thank you for sharing, it well written and full of emotion and anguish. I hope getting this out really helped you I hope you doing much better now. Good write.

Posted 14 Years Ago


Awe Bug...this is so sad. It is really good, but it's so sad at the same time. I'm so sorry about all of this...I really am

Posted 14 Years Ago


Man. Sorry about getting kicked out. Hope it doesn't happen. Really strong write about what is a reality for many. Nice work. "Closed for the Holiday" sign is an excellent metaphor for the blind eye we turn towards the homeless.

Posted 14 Years Ago


This is a very emotion piece. I love the imagery in it. I feel you on getting kicked out. I was so incredibly close, and I would've been absolutely fucked if it had happened. A very strong poem. Great job.

Posted 14 Years Ago


Wow this is very nice, sort of reminds me of the story "The little Matchstick girl" (I don't recall if that is the real name.

Posted 14 Years Ago


A sad and powerful poem. I hope your situation is better then this poem. Description and story is very sad. Sometime we can change our situation by re-evaluation how we treat each other.
Coyote


Posted 14 Years Ago


Amazing work of art...expression of the heart, especially through fear, hurt, or disgust...make some of the best work. Excellent job...no matter what, don't ever give up writing...

Posted 14 Years Ago


Amazing write Mimi. I myself as a poet (uh) can really feel the emotion and see the thought that was put in this poem. This is by far one of your best. It told a sad story with great description, it had a very raw emotion throught the whole thing, and last it had some of the best flow I have seen by you. GReat job.
XOXO
-Dustin

Posted 14 Years Ago


Great write. It flowed along greatly and you expressed your emotions very well


Posted 14 Years Ago



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