Dwelling among us

Dwelling among us

 

They dwell among us quietly, blending in.

Are they homeless?

No. They live within their own Person houses.

.Be aware their Complex layers;

 Delightfully they will draw you in.

Intricate stories, they are living novels.

Survival a daily ritual, they hunt and gather.

 Yes we must share.

 Weathering cold, wind, rain they seek safety and solace.          

We can be part of their deep shelter.

 Is connection with the nest-less threatening?

They are part of the scene, the public setting but too human.      

.Do we see ourselves in their souls, our response?

Nurture with nourishment.                         

Smile with bottled water. Listen.             

                              

Reviews

[Sami Khalil]

People in all walks of life suffer and need help one way or another. Some with comfort, some with material assistance and others with guidance. The legitimate homeless or refugees are victims of many reasons. We need to be compassionate even if they are less fortunate or down on their chances. A very complex subject and heart-wrenching...:)................
An excellent take on this subject.

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Thanks Sami,
My-our contacts with this body of humanity is touchy at times with no easy answers when it comes to true freindships with them. I do no always want to try but they are part of us. Bless you. I liked your sharing here for it helps to give me perspective. Gods rich blessings to you this year....................Kathy

[Sami Khalil]

So true and well said. You are welcome compellingly. .....::::)))))

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Compellingly.........................Oh wow! Love it! Bless you too!

[Sami Khalil]

:::::)))))))........

[Neville]

maybe not so much unseen as chosen to be ignored... If I read you right, these are mighty fine words, and really need to be lodged in graffiti halls around the world, read aloud and listened to.... Neville

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Thaanks Neville,
Yes these folks are just people with all the complexities we all share. For many different reasons they are in life's circumstances. Many are content in their lot..but many are surly not. It is a difficult thing. Thanks for your kindness.
Kathy

[Neville]

tis something very dear to my own heart...

[Paul Bell]

They always say we're all one step away from homelessness at some point in our life. Corrupt banks calling in mortgages. Troops returning home trying to cope in a civilian life . I sometimes think people see their own vulnerability in the homeless.

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Paul Bell,
You show caring insight. I love your thoughts on this subject. We are all vulnerable one way or another and to see people "down on their luck" is a reminder that it could be me or you. wow...that is a heavy thought. I truly appreciate your input.
Blessings to you,
Kathy

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

So many people forget that homeless people are actually people... people who had lives, homes, family and jobs like us before hitting hard times for some reason. Many of them are people with mental disabilites that got lost in the system... I feed the homeless at Church because humans should help fellow humans in need.

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Rock and Roll Cowboy,
What a delight to be looking through poems here on my site and found your review! You are involved within community through your life and church? How wonderful.
I love to be reminded that life is about community; all of us together. I need a reminder every so often that life is all about all life.
thanks for a great review and your own insights.
bless you,
Kathy

[VALORMORE DE PLUME]

Great and moving subject, ignored by those preoccupied with status. In the throngs of humanity some abide and some subside within the same space. We are separated by a twitch of the fickle finger of fate, til the tides of time wash us away.

[Kathy Van Kurin]

VALORMORE DE PLUME,
Your phrase, 'In the throngs of humanity, some abide and some subside within the same space." This idea nails it! I spend time at a local library doing volunteer work and hanging out with friends. While there a group of homeless folks have been my privilege to meet. I think we have to get close enough to something or someone if we are to get to know them and to understand their stories and just make friends. Bless you dear writer and your good thoughtful words! Kathy

[Zugzwang]

How compassionate to fully listen to another human being. So often we bring the shutters down and turn away, but can't we also be there for others?
I interpreted this to be about homeless people. If it's about birds, that's great too. Haha :)

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Zeitnot,
Homeless people; they are like all of us and really are any of us so different- special that we can ignore them. These ones many times are downcast and feeling awkward and lost but oh I have found them to be interesting and wonderful! All of us need to be reminded how big the world really is and so varied. I so appreciate your wonderful input and insights..................Bless you as you maneuver this life and share what you find....................Kathy

[Zugzwang]

Hey Kathy,
Yes, we are all the same really at the root of it all: we share the same humanity.
I think I might start stopping to have a chat too :)

[Kathy Van Kurin]

It is so nice to find things in common and to be able to support and learn from each other by exchange of ideas.....................

[Writer at last! Sky ~]

I taste a deep down creativity hidden in your artistic lines. After reading the prose i was like Smiling with bottled water...lol Grear work Kathy bless you :)

[Kathy Van Kurin]

SKY,
Thank you for your kind words. I suppose part of the human imprint within all humanity. We all want to exercise our lives here in different ways. I appreciate your cute review ending. Couldn't help but have a happy smile!! Blessings to you today and tomorrows to come. Kathy

[Writer at last! Sky ~]

Your most welcome friend and blessings for you too :)

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Well, for sure; ya, your bet!!! kathy

[Ayvid N]

Reaching out to a fellow human being whether homeless or not is a sterling quality. Not one everyone thinks of nowadays. The thought in this inspiring poem is much appreciated. If we all did our bit to uplift the downtrodden of life, it would be a better place...

[Kathy Van Kurin]

DIVYA,
Great reminder you have voiced here. I guess that we can even see the downtrodden nature within our own lives at some time in our own lives in some way if we examine our histories. None of us is exempt. You were good to give positive input. Thank your much! Kathy.

[Ayvid N]

You are welcome Kathy.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

i see myself in them...i have been one paycheck from the streets for so many years, it's hard not to.
You really capture that feeling well in this poem.

j.

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Jacob,
We all need to be aware of the reality living among and around us. Thanks for sharing your self in the honest way you do. Honesty is so beautiful and a wonderful central point to write from. Blessings kind sir. Kathy

[alanwgraham]

Ta Kathy,
I have just been in south Africa visiting my brother and anyone that reads my writing as you have kindly done will understand that I do a lot of thinking. I have written another review of your piece of writing but I have just realised that the only real writing that I have done is about myself. We only know ourselves but the problem is that we ONLY know ourselves. What would make your writing brilliant would be to rewrite this poem about yourself - 'ourselves in their souls'. I have just reread your writing and I think perhaps it is about yourself.
cheers,
Alan

[alanwgraham]

Apologies, when I looked at your stats again I thought you had 28 reviews for this writing. You should be more widely read.

[Kathy Van Kurin]

alanwgraham,
Your efforts to inform are appreciated. I am just someone writing what moves me so anything thrown into the mix may influence. Thanks for responding and commenting. Not sure what else to say except keep up the good work. Kathy

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Very clever and informative. Words are cleary to read. Together they make wonderful piece. Well done.

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Thanks Martin,
I wish you a heart to dream and a mind to fly. in your creative writing and craft! I like your input of this poem. I always helps to hear others response and opinion................Blessings..............Kathy

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Poem can talk at so many ways. Each person can feel anything and something ellse. I can just say your poem is realy beautiful and special at meaning.

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Love it! Mr. Martin................Blessings.