Billy From Philly

My name is Billy, I live on the backstreets of Philly. Well I’m homeless and may well as be nameless.

People pass me by, don’t even wanna look, it feels like I don’t exist, like I’m some kinda disease, some kinda unwanted statistic.

Hey Mr President, you call this civilisation, the democracy to look up to, the ideals you wanna instil on others. But I got a message for you, just open your eyes and take a good look at your own backyard.

…………. Yeah yeah, that’s right, yeah just ignore me, just walk on by, keep on walking, don’t let me spoil your photo opportunity.

Author's Note

A monologue from the creation Billy (not linked to the pic (click to enlarge it), but inspired)), just some thoughts I came up with. Hope people like:)

Reviews

[Victoria PoetryBunny]

nice line here:
"People pass me by, don’t even wanna look, it feels like I don’t exist, like I’m some kinda disease, some kinda unwanted statistic."
really feeling felt.
This is indeed powerful, real, truth speaking of life, nice write, not too long, but it tells a lot.

[brenda]

yeah i do! i love it i mean it is great cause this happens anywhere well i see that the most in miami so yeah and i can relate to it cause i have seen it and the last part i like it too cause well presidents and famous people are like magnets to the cameras and they ignore people sometimes !:) great write!:)

[∂αʌ<..]

i agree with Richard Shepherd...it does sound like a mini slam when you read it aloud and it is indeed a powerful read if you read in between the lines!
a good write!

[StarSandwich]

Heheheee, :L totaly has a beat to iy, poor Billy I'd give his some change and a hug :D

[Richielee]

love it,like a mini poetry slam it is. marvellous

[Calypso]

Nice! Wonderful and catchy.

[Daytonight]

So true and so very well put. People just ignore what they don't want to see. Great work! Keep on penning.

[TJ]

Powerful piece pointing out the plight of this who ail and the hypocrisy of those who claim to be champions

[Samantha Heaton]

You can just feel the emotion in this poem... Very great write!

[lovely-livia]

great!!