Homeless Man Poem by Cj Heck

Homeless Man

Rating: 4.8


Homeless man I watched you
line a deserted doorway,
your Maytag boxes cardboard monuments
in Fed Ex labels
and signs pointing 'This Side Up',

stark reminders of what is,
and what could be,
but for the grace of God.

I wondered if I wished hard enough,
a Fed Ex truck might spirit you away
on a magic carpet ride
to where you wouldn't be invisible
for those who take the time
to look and really see

to where someone would offer
you a job with no Catch 22,
first telling you to shower
and have clean clothes,
and you with no money for either
without a job.

I wished. I prayed.
But for the grace of God go I.

COMMENTS OF THE POEM
bradley 29 September 2020

THANK U! I loved it 21 SENT IT WAS THE YY BST OOO

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Adeline Foster 11 December 2013

Ah, A subject I too Have set about to address in my - We the Unencumbered - a must read. Adeline

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Louise Marie Delsanto 17 December 2005

Double wow. I thought you captured the essence of being a homeless man. It held my attention to the very last line. I love the way you tell a story in your work....

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Steve Armstrong 20 November 2005

Wow. This is really good! You've chosen to address something that is too often ignored in life today, and you do so with a passion. Can i ask, was this inspired by a real encounter, or just a passing thought? Love your stuff! Steve

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jessica manysa 01 July 2020

may god bless you

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Cj Heck

Cj Heck

Born in Columbus OH - living in Florida
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