Winter Streets

 

Bernie sanders : There but for the grace of God go I. 

My house shakes from the wind tonight

the Nor-Easter sweeps to and fro

A-whistling down out of the North

from icicled lands bound in snow

 

The poor I see go back and forth

across the roads of my hometown

As winter storms engulf their souls

like bowling pins to be knocked down

 

Inside my home the weather's warm

outside a wicked gale does blow

I can't help thinking to myself

of those who have no where to go

 

I find it hard to rest myself

while brothers walk the lamp lit cold

As bad it must be for the young

it is a nightmare to the old

 

Tonight I'll brave the surly streets

who can say they know what their role

Perhaps we're here for fortunes sake

to share the warmth with one lost soul

 

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Author's Note

On a cold wintry Vermont morning a de-shoveled man and Bernie Sanders walked into a shoe store on Church St in Burlington Vermont. Bernie had made his acquaintance while walking down the street. The man didn't have proper footwear for the cold. Bernie tells the clerk to fit him him with the best winter boots he has. Bernie pays the shop keeper shakes the mans hand and leaves. No media,no story,just Bernie!
Story accurately portrayed as it was rendered by eye witness Jeffery Weigand

Reviews

[Magdelena]

Well let me say first of all one thing. You are one of the best talents on this site by my way of thinking. Now that being said, I will go on to say that you have a knack in bringing forth writes that not only touch ones heart, but also are able to make them weep from the feel of your words. And in my opinion if one is not able to feel your words, then they just aren't reading it as they should. And that is with an open mind, heart, and soul!

This was perfection.. Don't care if someone feels the rhyming is forced, for it's not. The words man, the words! Look within the words, that's what it's all about.. Sorry if there may be any mispelling here. Then agian I'm not the one being rated am I! (Smile)


Maggie xx

[Dillon Cotter]

So deep and affectionate. I realize the pain and harsh cod of winter and the points of the poor. Yo ucaptured many multiple views and opinions here in this write my friend. Very impressive piece!

-Will

[Ebb and Flow]

This is beautiful. If only everyone dared to brave the cold to help others.


Krys

[lindsay]

This is a very sentiment. To see these winter nights and holiday from those on the streets. I don't think people take time look or even think about that. I love the last two lines. They just bring a cheeriness to my soul. Well written.

[They.Call.Me.Mo]

this is so great. it shows sympathy and wonder. it's beautiful

[Sheila Kline]

As the cold winds blow, it is with hope that a warm wind will stir in the soul of those who are in the comfort of their homed to motivate them to reach out and assist another poor soul in need! There are so many, and you have brought to our attention the fact that in the midst of cold, there are so many who do not have the comforts we have!
Your write is touching and heartfelt.....and beautiful!! Thank you for your heart of compassion!!

[Scout]

aww so sweet and worded so well!

[Bud]

Your compassion for humanity cannot be veiled, Tate. This Wonderful, and heartfelt piece brings a strong message to remind us this holiday season of what we should be thankful for. It also begs us to reach out and help a fellow human being in their time of need. It only takes an unnoticeable contribution of our heart, time, and thoughts to make the difference of life and death to one...
Outstanding piece of Excellence, as has become your standard.

[RainyDay]

I wasn't entirely touched by this, as I thought some of the rhyme was a little forced...yet saying this, your poetry is stilll in a class of it's own and this work is no exception. The theme was interestin, thought-provoking even, and the images you create are beautiful and more vivid than any I have encountered in other poets' work.

My one complaint is this, but feel free to dismiss it as nonsense (which it probably is!!): I think the rhyme is a little forced and causes the theme to be distorted a little (where it could be a harsh reality check, it is more an ambiguous exercise in pity)?? Of course, I'm only being as critical as possible because it's you, and we all know how stunning you have been in other poems.

Well done, my friend, this piece is another fine example of your wonderful style.

[LJW]

Just heart warming work.

Your use of rhyme here is flawless. The 1st stanza blew me away.

("gail" should be "gale")