Posh Poverty

Posh Poverty

 

Resplendent retinue

Of voiceless vagrants

Subway synchronicity

And boxcar blues

 

Nameless faces

And vacant stares

Under tattered caps

And castoff clothes

 

Society’s sad silent souls

That no one wants

Discarded demons

Tarnished goods

 

But you’re home safe now

Sheltered from the despair

Warm instead of cold

They cease to matter

 

Yet they’re still out there

Only more of them now

While you feed your pride

And gorge on your greed

Reviews

[Julie McCarthy (juliesp..]

Love this our homeless situation in Australia very bad too thanks for this poem

[rubie]

Yes, so bad everywhere. Sadly, it is a global issue now. Thank you for your review.

[Chris Shaw]

Strong piece here. Our homeless situation has got worse. It's a national disgrace. These people have fallen on hard times. It could be for numerous reasons. Many I talk to are on the streets because of relationship breakups, job losses or they have been evicted because they couldn't afford sky high rents. Many have mental health problems and some have addictions. They do not deserve to be treated like out casts. You are a compassionate soul Rubie. Your writing tells me that.

Chris

[rubie]

Thank you for your kind review.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

how can one who came from that, totally ignore it when he or she becomes the one drowning in posh surroundings...

great piece, wonder how i missed this the first time around.

[rubie]

thank you so much for your kind review, my friend.

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Oh Rubie...they could be any one of us at any given time. Life is ruthless. We may all be struggling very soon. Wonder what we will do with it then? Who will glance as they pass by when there is no passing by and how will that change us? Very deep and thought-full words you write

[rubie]

So true, lynn.
We should all be ever-mindful that there but for the grace of God.....

[Adam Adams]

You show the realism of poverty through the glimpse of your very words. I believe, the world's already became materialistic which further costing the "humanity" + "worldly" factor very much. People forgetting everything 'bout trend & keep walking ov'r the illusion of their mind shown by 'others'. So I guess, you bring a very thoughtful poetry to have your readers think ov'r the scenario of such worldly rush.

[rubie]

Very true, Adams. You have brought keen insight to my poem through your review. It is much appreciated. Thank you!

[emmajoy]

What an open and more than aware heart prompted your superb words! People write, people write because they feel they should, but - you write because you FEEL and SEE. An two night stay on the streets with little or no covering and no food in the belly can teach a a few lessons, believe me.

Thank you for posting your poem, it should be called from the roof.tops...

[rubie]

Wow! What an awesome review!! Your words truly moved me!! I appreciate it very much!

[emmajoy]

I meant it.

[rubie]

I knew you did, and it is much appreciated.

[1VJ]

Yes, too many and more to come. Each has a story that'll break your heart. Never thought they'd end up there either, they're people just like the rest of us, just down on their luck. Well said, great finish.

[rubie]

Thank you so much for your kind review....
Appreciate the visit.

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oh, wow...this says it all, doesn't it?...streets littered with homeless, struggling to survive, while we sit at home and forget the world exists beyond feeling proud because we have some level of success...a profound and poignant piece, Rubie...love it

[rubie]

Yes, my friend. How sad that we see them on the streets and give them no more than a passing glance of pity while we go home to our warm houses and plentiful cupboards. And once there, they cease to exist for us at all. They are just as human and the rest of us, if not more so, in some ways.

Thank you for your kind words.

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your piece, touched me, Rubie...you are welcome