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]

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

[Johnson Bobby]

still i see them every day and i was once the same
as they were and feel the quiet pain of there travels the tears hidden away in stories unspoken
loudly and pray for theim

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Johnson Bobby,
Thank you! Your lovely sharing heart shared so vulnerably has touched me in such a way of tingling strength! What a poem you have made your review. It deserves a place in a story or a poem enlarged. Bless you greatly! Kathy

[Valentine]

In this area they do not try to blend in nor are they quiet. Our church's Chaplain sees them every now and then not just on a street corner but in the county jail. Valentine

[Kathy Van Kurin]

These people, these homeless ones are homeless and lost in so many ways and deal in so many ways with the reality of where they are now. The past complex and when you become friends with them it is overwhelming. I can imagine that in your home area of greater cold then here it is more difficult for them. Kathy

[Valentine]

Some are vets, some just run away children, others drug addicts and drunks. Some school dropouts that can't find a job with no high school education. Some through no fault of their own, others because of their own rotten choices. I know one household that has close to $700. dollars a week coming in yet line up at the food bank and put in for fuel aid. Be careful to help the real victims Sweetie. Kathie

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Thanks Valentine,
I just read your words like a little sponge soaking in your words! Blessings dear Valentine.

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I feel this poem is dealing with the ideas of souls and personalities. They live within us and dwell there in symbiosis, feeding off us and nurturing our growth as human beings.

This is a very complex write. A real thought provoker with endless possibilities. Open to interpretation and i feel that is your intention with this piece, to tease the reader into thinking for themselves.

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Doodley,
People's complex layers are very real and I think even more so with the precious homeless. Many lost, many hungry physically and spiritually and emotionally. I find many of them utterly brave as they live under very daunting conditions. thanks for your review........It has made me think further......Kathy

[Ken Simm.]

This has me wondering. On the one hand I read it tsalking about relationships that grab you and then let go. On the other I see manipulative people in all walks of life. I will give this more consideration and then come back. Whatever the subject or reasons the writing is heartfelt and sad/lovely.

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Your the best Ken!
I love your review. Your right homeless people are oft-times homeless withing thier own persons- emotionally, mentally and spiritually and are not always capable of just relaxing to build friendships in a consistent way."grab you and let you go." I appreciate this conversation as it is a subject that will never go away. Bless you in your comings and goings as you maneuver this New Year. Kathy

[Einstein Noodle]

hmmmmmmm seems a warning to me ...reminds me of those that play ..and they play only their game ..they are very good at it and if sucked in ..we will never win .. not ever .. they know the twists, u-turns, bolting, hiding, and trap laying way too well .. because .. its what they do .. play life away ;{ but i think you are expressing a needed human awareness
.. you remind me that homeless does not necessarily mean without a home ..many struggle day to day and live and work right next to us ..caring can go deeper than the hour or two spent at a soup kitchen from time to time .. nice work my friend! many creative and inspiring lines ..i wouldn't change a thing :)
E.

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Einstein Noodle,
Sharing is something you do well with careful and creative counsel. I took it that way as learning is important to me. bless you in the process of differentiating real and supposed real experiences around us in this sometimes crazy world. Hope I made any sense! Blessing and thanks Einstein. Kathy

[Einstein Noodle]

blessing uon you as well my friend ..you make a whole lot of sense says i... your poem is quite real ;)

[emmajoy]

'Delightfully they will draw you in. ~~ Intricate stories, they are living novels.'

Rightly or wrongly, i think of this as being said about spoil seekers; invaders of common or garden truth;. self written 'novels' aim to draw in sympathy, affection,... and, trust.

Could be there are those with insignificance stored in their tiny minds, whilst others are mightily, sick. The latter are tragic, both are sicknesses but the symptoms are oh so different!

i need to read more.. and more.. to find the truth. Please don't explain for now, other readers need draw their own conclusions..

Your writing challenges, so appreciate that.

[Kathy Van Kurin]

emmajoy,
Sickness is a thread woven through humanity. Many strive to hide from and muffle it's reality. Bless us all as we struggle through and also learn to walk smoothly with grace. Thank you emmajoy for your lovely honesty it does me incredible good! Kathy