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The Street
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A short song about our homeless problem.

Outside on the sidewalk
Huddled 'round a fire
it's hard to find
the peace that sleep brings.
It's hard to find desire.

Some of us take notice.
Most look the other way
and hope the problem disappears.
But the problem's here to stay

They started out so young and strong.
Things changed so fast it seems
that somehow they were
caught in quicksand,
and covered by their broken dreams.

This country's for the people
Well people don't you see,
Women, men,
and children,
are dying
In the street.

Edwin Dante Larson
Copyright ©2003 Edwin Dante Larson

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Reviewed by jude forese
Reviewed on September 17, 2004
this is a big problem in NY ... fortunately, there are many programs which help the homeless but unfortuntaely, there is not enough funds to help them all ...

very important and well written poetic statement ...

Reviewed by Robin Spicer
Reviewed on September 17, 2004
Hi
I am of the opinion that a 'Social Conscience" is the sole property of Poets and Bards.

I have also written on this subject, mainly from personal experience.
This is a well written and presented piece, one that i would keep.
Well done
Rob

Reviewed by J. Allen Wilson
Reviewed on September 16, 2004
A very fine piece on a very serious issue. One that you correctly state..."the problem is here to stay. I too see the issue as one that needs our continuous support, be it through actual physical helping or through the pen and written word. Well done.

Allen

Reviewed by Ed Matlack
Reviewed on September 16, 2004
I hear ya, I was there, 20 odd years ago, on the streets in Philly, never can I pass a person out there without giving them something, some token, even if only a dollar, whatever it is I have to spare, and then sometimes more...Ended up one night going home with just a sweater on, giving my down jacket away to a guy, in a cold dark alley one night, he looked almost dead, but boy did he brighten up when he put that jacket on...wonder where he is today? Peace, Ed & Rufuz


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