The Beggar And Me. Poem by Elliot Moore Ahiator

The Beggar And Me.



His hands, outstretched and lean,

with much effort he lifts his voice

and the stench, o! Overwhelming.

Yet I looked at him, this beggar,

Homeless and degenerate.



I stare long enough to take in his situation,

Then, I turn away.

Yes! I did.

“He doesn’t exist,

He actually isn’t there.”

I owe him no obligation so I turn

And I tell myself that never happened.

Saturday, December 12, 2015
Topic(s) of this poem: africa,aid,helpless,indifference,liberty,life,lifestyle,poverty,reality,sickness
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