What Yesterday Was

What yesterday was

tomorrow will be.

Every day is

the same to me.

 

Can no longer work

and live alone.

I have no one

to call my own.

 

I have no money,

I am not well,

I could complain

but what the hell!

 

I have all I need.

I do not lack.

I am not hungry,

clothes on my back.

 

A monthly check keeps

a roof o'er my head.

My bills get paid,

I sleep in a bed.

 

So many others

sleep out in the rain,

I'd seem ungrateful

were I to complain.

Reviews

[BABSIE BEE]

A great poem with such strength shining through from a sad situation. Well penned and full of encouragement for all those out there in the same situation. Although reality is obvious to you, you want neither sympathy nor spotlight, just merely making a matter of fact statement which is greatly appreciated, the fact that you let us share this. Thank you for pointing out that one does'nt need money or material things to have friends who care....surely that's some sort of reward. So you are indeed rich my friend. Thanks again.
Babsie Bee xx

[Bare trees]

How true you are. With so many people losing their homes these days it's really scary out there. Great poem and idea.

[E. A. Fielder]

yes but alas so many are ungrateful that they can eat three meals a day and sleep in side on a nice warm bed!

[Michael X]

Great poem makes alot of sense in todays world give the reader an idea of what it means to appreciate
the essencials that keep the heart happy.

[Nyida Strong]

The rhythm of this is fantastic! I always enjoy your work and this is no exception. I often have similar sentiments. I have a roof, bed, food. All the basics are covered. Recently, I gave notice at a job I didn't really care for, leaving with it the bi-weekly check that surely helped a great deal. The money wasn't near as important as the soul I felt I was loosing every time I walked in the door.

Again, Elder, a very well written piece that calls to the reader.

N. Strong

[ShadowWolf]

As I read this I had to ask myself..."are these your words or are they mine?" Our thoughts run the same path!

[Anita B Jacques]

So true and honest, a wonderful write, my sentiments also, greatful for what we have, well written and to the point. Thank you for sharing.

[Ellen Hammond]

There's such a lovely rhyme and flow to this poem. The fairly short lines emphasize the point and the matter of fact statements. Your compassion for others shows through as does your gratefulness for what you do have. This is about something I can really relate to on different levels. It's a pleasure to read this. Life could be a lot lonelier if we didn't have computers to occupy us.

[Mintwhiskers]

this is such an emotional piece it must be hard to live alone i think you have a reason to complain but also true there are others who have it harder....youve written a true piece in such an elegant way....well written