Wasn't it Ronald Reagan (Ray Gun) that said America did not have any homeless? Just came back from Watching Slumdog Millionaire. I wonder how long before America's slums look like the ones in that movie? ‘Casino Outcasts’ vividly reminds me of someone standing by an American freeway off ramp looking through the window at someone riding inside a BMW or Mercedes and the one looking in sleeps on the streets. The window, probably bullet proof, stays up and there is no eye contact.
What a sad life for some. I always sympathize with the unfortunate people. I always wondered what it was when they weren't on the street; what have they done to cause them there.
I wish the government would help these street people and give them a roof over their heads...at least. No one deserves to be on the street.
Bleak and powerful writes, Gene. You see the dark side, the underbelly, of today's world. And what a tragedy life can be for so many in our capitalistic selfish culture.
Tis is a lesson for your friends; how to write haiku graphic drama! Your words come thru so real, I could smell the smells of the place. Top-notch writing and imagining, Gene. - Bill
a sad tale Gene -- when I think of the people in this world that need help, I am appalled that most people do not think of the residents of the United States -- our new administration is looking for ways to fund a $1 trillion dollar donation to the United Nations to help end world poverty -- I say let us care for our own first -- your poem speaks to the long road of pain many travel in their lifetimes -- people at every level on the financial scale are subject to these same woes -- "but by the grace of God, go I" -- peace, love and great joy to you my dear friend -- JMW
..too sad, though under the boardwalk they are better protected from the elements than living on the street in a cardboard box...though actually, none should be living on any street as this country has the wherewithall to provide housing and sustenance...but what do i know...Ed
Oh Goodness!!
No-one chooses the path of nowhere left to turn, the loss of dignity...Your words speak volumes in so few lines about many streets, alley ways...
the "casino outcasts"...gambling oneself into poverty is also a true reality...
I seen an elderly fellow in this grocery store who needed a serious shower, I didn't realize till I seen him sneaking to put potatoes in his coat that he had no place to clean up. It's so sad....
Much Love & Inspirations To You
Vickie
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I wish the government would help these street people and give them a roof over their heads...at least. No one deserves to be on the street.
Sandie Angel :o(
Regis
no one notices
when the old whore lifts her skirt
to relieve herself
Though it holds its own as a literal image, it also takes on the aura of myth, an image of life.
David
stories long untold
lives disappearing thru cracks
existing shadows
Carole~
No-one chooses the path of nowhere left to turn, the loss of dignity...Your words speak volumes in so few lines about many streets, alley ways...
the "casino outcasts"...gambling oneself into poverty is also a true reality...
I seen an elderly fellow in this grocery store who needed a serious shower, I didn't realize till I seen him sneaking to put potatoes in his coat that he had no place to clean up. It's so sad....
Much Love & Inspirations To You
Vickie
Blessings, j'nia
Newfie hugs, Rose