If Your Face Doesn't Fit

In an ice splintered twilight

Sits dark in the gloam'

A bird on a wire

The others have flown.

Perhaps they've migrated

And left it alone?

So I think of the city

And its burnished, bright lights

And the plight of the homeless,

Forgotten at night,

As they huddle for cover

And keep out of sight.

I ponder on faces

Of the Mothers who birthed,

the ones who have nothing

on this cold planet Earth,

And the lesson I've learned,

If your face doesn't fit,

your prospects and future

Are worthless as spit.

Reviews

[willweb]

At the end there I thought of another word that rhymes with spit that would fit as well but I think I will keep it to myself. Very sad Chris and the saddest part is, it is true. I don't believe any mother gives birth to a child with the thought they will end up homeless, but maybe I am wrong. I love the title of this as well, Very cool.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you so much will for your thoughtful review. I know full well the word you were thinking of and I was sorely tempted to use it! So many homeless and for a multitude of reasons. It is shameful in my opinion. This is an old poem so I am more then grateful it has had an airing. Have a good day.

Chris

[Gee]

Ain't that the truth.
" Be a dear and fawn over me. Yes, yes, that's it, I think you'll go far "
Me, I've blagged my way into many a job, and as of yet, have never truly been found out ( he writes with fingers crossed).
Like this muchly ma'am, muchly I say...

[Chris Shaw]

thank you Gee.

[Paul Bell]

Straight and to the point.
If your face doesn't fit, you're out.
Sometimes it's the underhanded way this happens.
Usually when your name doesn't fit the criteria of the company.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Paul. Yes, I have seen it happen in the business environment frequently over the years. Appreciate your comment.

[Coyote Poetry]

I liked the below lines.
"If your face doesn't fit,
your prospects and future
Are worthless as spited"
Old school wisdom is the best. Honest and powerful words and thoughts shared Christine in the outstanding poetry.
Coyote

[Chris Shaw]

You have made my day reading all my stuff. Thanks.

[Coyote Poetry]

I loved your work Christine. You are a talented writer and you are welcome.

[Chris Shaw]

Big, big thank you.