God Wears Gucci

They sleep in parks and doorways.

Eat from trash cans.

Converse with squirrels.

Sip soup in his kitchen.

Bathe in the rain of redemption.

They convene in his woods and bask at his beach.

Lift themselves in his light.

Caress themselves with his breeze.

Feared and despised.

Their images are etched in stained glass for eternity.

Silent, sanctified soldiers of salvation.

They know him and converse with him.

When it rains, it rains on everyone.

They are not blinded by the things of this world nor chilled by its coldness.

"The last will be first, and the first will be last."

Street people may wear Dumpster and the devil may wear Prada but ...

... God wears Gucci and gets the last word ...

Author's Note

“It is never too late to give up our prejudices. No way of thinking or doing, however ancient, can be trusted without proof. What everybody echoes or in silence passes by as true today may turn out to be falsehood tomorrow, mere smoke of opinion, which some had trusted for a cloud that would sprinkle fertilizing rain on their fields.” - Thoreau

Reviews

[Ruth]

This is superb, particularly the last couple of lines. It is an atrocity anyone has to be on the streets in this day and age, this is something I, as many, feel strongly about, sigh...not right. A poignant poem Pete, one that reaches far with its message :)

[Pete]

thank you P R S. you obviously "get it" and are sympathetic to this problem. thank you.

[Susan 🦋]

"So the last shall be first, and the first last: for many be called, but few chosen." Wonderful write! With a " AHA" ending!

[Pete]

thank you susan. appreciated. :)

[Susan 🦋]

You're very welcome :-) Have a lovely day.

[Giulia King]

Beautifully written as always, Pete!

[Pete]

thank you very much, Gullia! :)

[mercy party]

a line that i thought was just amazing "They are not blinded by things of this world nor chilled by its coldness." what a rugged and deep thing to say! Truly moving!

[Pete]

thank you mp. glad it spoke to you. appreciate such a thoughtful review. :)

[Great Aunt Astri]

A poem full of pathos and beautifully written. Poignant photos too.

[Pete]

caring of you to say. appreciated dear reader.

[Great Aunt Astri]

YOu are welcome.

[Dr. Wood ?]

quite beautiful and brilliant too. The homeless are everywhere with nowhere to go

[Pete]

for sure Dr. W., for sure. the silent soldiers ...
thank you.

[andrew mitchell]

Through bad luck, misfortune, breakup, mental breakdown, etc, these people had a life like us once, its just sad so much aid goes abroad to give that image of goodwill by our governments while they neglect their own forgotten people leaving volunteer workers to care. A touching, warm, but sad, emotional write my friend.

[Pete]

the forgotten who slip through the cracks. ty for thoughtful review as always andrew. :)

[andrew mitchell]

this world just breaks my heart!

[Josie E. Cook M. A.]

Strong image with well-penned verses.

Sadness of our world is reflected in the eyes of these people. I love the thought put into this one.

[Pete]

ty J C. :)

[Gypsy Warrior Queen]

I have found a great number of treasures in my day so far and this is definitely one of them!Happy Tuesday Pete!

[Pete]

ty Queenie, i am pleased. Happy Tuesday to you as well!

[Tony Jordan]

Your titles never fail to grip the reader Pete.
Your writes are of an equal calibre.
Affecting with a strong message my friend, well done.

[Pete]

ty Tony :)

[Tony Jordan]

Welcome Pete.
:))