The Miserables

A poem about homeless people.

I am all alone. 

I ain't got no home.

Cold shivers me to the bone. 

My loved ones are all gone. 

The night starry sky is my sheet,

for blankets, I got card, sweet. 

My lunch was a tuna can, 

I no longer feel like a man. 

I drink the cheap wine, 

from the bottle, after the vine. 

It really helps me sleep, 

some form of relief. 

Once I was somebody, 

a parent, a lover, a friend. 

Now I am old, and it's all coming to an end.

I am nobody, but I could be anybody. 

The regular hobo in the street, 

my upside hat you can meet. 

Flip it a good bill, 

enough for a happy meal. 

I once had real dreams, 

grand schemes, play things. 

I though I was happy, 

suddenly all went crappy. 

Now I live in the street, 

that dangerous people visit. 

It is not good for anyone, 

stay away my son. 

Young Marion left her crack son, 

in a trash can. 

She was not ready to be a mom.

These could all be real events, 

with real life precedents.

My beard is long, 

for two coins I'll play a song. 

Holes in my shoe, 

but I can still dance for you. 

My clothes are old and dirty, and I smell, 

the whole wide world can go to hell. 

In life, I did not end well, 

I am homeless, farewell.

Author's Note

A poem about the harsh reality of life...
For some at least.

Reviews

[Ern M. Yoshimoto]

this was heavy. i see a lot of homeless around where i live and i just feel sorry for them but i'm not sure what i can do. i have a feeling i'll end up on the streets sooner or later. my life's been a series of tragedies and holding a stable job is just not psychologically possible. this verse penned with a sympathetic hand paints a portrait of the invisible people in our society. we need to stop ignoring them and treat them like human beings.

[The_Ancient_Rock]

Yeah, you are so right Ern.
We are all human beings.
Thank you so much for your visit and your review.
Your words are very appreciated.
Take good care friend.
Bright blessings.

[Amy R]

This right here shows how harsh reality can be, it is happening all over the world.
I dislike it but its only so much we can do to help temporarily..

Thank u for sharing such a realistic poem.
Greatly inked
-Amy

[The_Ancient_Rock]

Thank you Amy...
I tried to get in their shoes, more or less.
Yes, these are troubled times.
Thank you again for your visit and your review.
Take good care, friend.

[Amy R]

You did it well,
You're welcome.
U too, take care.