THE HOMELESS GIRL

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    THE HOMELESS GIRL

    She was born and raised in the concrete jungle
     Another JUST acronym for the streets
    Discarded garbage,papers and people
     Swirling playfully at her swollen ankels
     And not just the pounding concrete,
     But as well as the swelltering asphalt at her feet

      With a lazy eye she ponders and studies
      The movement up and down the beat
      She had another half sleepless night last night
      Down by the water,on the old abandoned dock
     With just a backpack for a pillow,a dirty ragged sheet

    But see last night she really didn't need it
     It was fairly warm and the breeze was very still
    But she clung to it as always,her friend in many way

    See just last week she took refuge behind a dumpster
     Down a forlorn and she thought forgotten street
    And then it was upon her,awakened with a startle
    Two men were by her forehead,3 were by her feet

    She knew it better not to even make a sound
    To just be quiet and let them have their treat
    When through she was bruised and battered
    Especially her face and underneath

    Then when it was finally over,she gathered up her stuff
    Most of all her friend,that filthy,tattered sheet
    The homeless girl began to make her way
    It was not an unfamiliar walk

    Yeah she's been down this road before
    More than a few times ,but never been this sore
    You know I'd seen her around maybe here and there
    Though we never even spoke,seems I'd turn my head

    But today was somehow different,we chatted for a bit
    It was then she asked me something
    Something I know I'll never ever forget
    She looked me in the eye and asked me
     Sir, what's it like at night to sleep in a bed

    And now my life's been changed forever
     I now walk with Humility instead
      I got rid of that old attitude
        Buried it deeper than the dead

    That Homeless Girl has now become my wife
    With this now I know that I am Blessed
      For now I have her tender comfort
    And she now has, A warm,safe Loving BED

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    Worthless commented on THE HOMELESS GIRL

    05-20-2010

    Wanna know what the best part to having a homeless girlfriend is? You can drop her off where ever you want.. I'm homeless too so i can say that. I have places to go but I choose not to. Less complications that way and you no no one will hold a danm thing you do over your head. I have my car and mother nature which is more then some. I just need a job and real friends who actually care instead of those who say they do. About the bed thing I have always found it safer in a car or a small space covered completly knowing no one will mess with me. There's certain things no women should ever have to go thru and i know I ain't the only one because there are a few who have dealt with the regretand torture that no one will ever know...

    HarverTomsson commented on THE HOMELESS GIRL

    09-03-2009

    This smacks of sentimental fiction, yet the need rings true. There are unimaginable hurdles between the culture of homelessness and that of landed gentry. As one who has provided beds for the homeless, some of the street make it back to residential living, others simply fail to make the transition. Now, before I post this, I see that most of my conclusions were spot on, after scanning prior comments and responses.

    BILLY28

    09/03/2009

    Dear Harver, NICE to meet you a lot of this one is really a true story as for awhile I was out there myself with no work. The LADY I wrote about has become a great friend. You should know that the attack part I put in for dramatization and we did not get married well, yet anyway. But since you have helped those as I have in the past when things were better we do know that these bad things happen and worse. Thing is ,is that most people think it's all because of drugs and it is not alwats the case, at least anymore with the way the economy is.Well Thank you so much for taking the time and please share it as needed.Take care and GOD BLESS Billy28

    connsk8 commented on THE HOMELESS GIRL

    09-03-2009

    Just beautiful Billy, inside all of us there is beauty.....and sometimes it takes a poet's heart to find it...

    BILLY28

    09/03/2009

    Hi connsk It;s been awhile thought you might like it.You got any new ones lately? Bless You

    Jeff1970 commented on THE HOMELESS GIRL

    09-03-2009

    Very nice work Billy! It's easy to tell these words came striaght from your heart - God bless

    BILLY28

    09/03/2009

    Thankyou Jeff Yes they came from the heart and the street.Thanks again and Bless you

    Tempy commented on THE HOMELESS GIRL

    09-02-2009

    i've been homeless, and that sheet is her security blanket, very lovely. you know in hollywood they get marked in concrete they call it the hollywood walk of fame, a place where they see how far one has come to feel the imprint so concrete. it's painful not having a home, so you make do. if this story is true i think you are wonderful, most people just look the other way, and shun those that beg but you saw past that and your answer is truly inspiring and see's through the attatchment to things and reputation and past credentials to see with a little love and help and honesty anyone is capable of being the best person with a little help life can be restored even when it seems there's no cure to the state of life in all its dispair. your a writer that hit right where the heart beats. art a part from the rest. simply stunning. take care.

    BILLY28

    09/02/2009

    Dear Tempy, Thank you so much Glad to hear from you . Yes Tempy a big part of this story is true as I have and still are somewhat homeless myself.This is sbout a girl named Gadiva that helped me when I first hit the street due to lack of work for the most part. I do want everyone to know that the real bad part of the poem I just put in for a dramatic effect but we know those things or worse do happen out there. This Girl has become a great friend. She really did ask me one day what it was like to sleep in a BED.This whole poem sort of just revolves around this.Thank you so much and you take care and please be safe and nomatter what KEEP WRITING O.K. Billy28 GOD BLESS YOU

    Poetry is what is lost in translation.

    Robert Frost (1875-1963) American Poet.

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