2024 Gypsy's Haiku
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Comment from lyenochka
That is ironic that he's so close to where he could get his clothes cleaned and yet because of being homeless, he doesn't even have the means to clean it but stays near the vent to warm himself. Well described!
reply by the author on 06-Mar-2024
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That is ironic that he's so close to where he could get his clothes cleaned and yet because of being homeless, he doesn't even have the means to clean it but stays near the vent to warm himself. Well described!
Comment Written 06-Mar-2024
reply by the author on 06-Mar-2024
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Thank you very much, big sister. You are right, that was my intention. I'm happy you like it.
Love
Marival
Comment from LateBloomer
Hi Gypsy, a poem of truth. Growing up in NYC, I have witnessed this--homeless sleeping by any vent that is expelling warm air. Your poem has high sensory appeal. Of special note:
covered in dirty rags
(Steps from a washing machine, and they are covered with dirty rags--sad. This is even a sadder thought ... the lucky ones were covered in dirty rags. Many of them used discarded newspapers and plastic.)
A timely poem. Well done. Xo. M
reply by the author on 06-Mar-2024
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Hi Gypsy, a poem of truth. Growing up in NYC, I have witnessed this--homeless sleeping by any vent that is expelling warm air. Your poem has high sensory appeal. Of special note:
covered in dirty rags
(Steps from a washing machine, and they are covered with dirty rags--sad. This is even a sadder thought ... the lucky ones were covered in dirty rags. Many of them used discarded newspapers and plastic.)
A timely poem. Well done. Xo. M
Comment Written 05-Mar-2024
reply by the author on 06-Mar-2024
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Hello Margaret
I worked as a social worker for homeless people for three years. I lot of middle class people are a paycheck from hopelessness and they are not all drunk or mentally sick...
Thank you very much
Gypsy hugs
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Agree. A lot of Senior citizens are one social security away from homelessness as well. Many times, if One spouse dies, the other spouse has to leave the house or their current apartment, etc. It's a scary world out there. As a realtor, I met many people who lost their homes, and then their credit was so bad, they couldn't even rent an apartment. Very sad. M
Comment from Karen Cherry Threadgill
Boy! You sure crammed a lot into this poem with that glorious picture! Your writing is of course superb, but that picture sent your small ditty into the stratosphere. Pictures are often a voice of their own. Karen
reply by the author on 05-Mar-2024
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Boy! You sure crammed a lot into this poem with that glorious picture! Your writing is of course superb, but that picture sent your small ditty into the stratosphere. Pictures are often a voice of their own. Karen
Comment Written 05-Mar-2024
reply by the author on 05-Mar-2024
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Thank you very much for your excellent review and kind words.
Gypsy
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Comment from Douglas Goff
Okay, that is an awesome play on words that paints quite an image in the mind. A sad one.
The world seems to be full of bitter oxymorons these days. Great job here!
Douglas
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reply by the author on 05-Mar-2024
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Okay, that is an awesome play on words that paints quite an image in the mind. A sad one.
The world seems to be full of bitter oxymorons these days. Great job here!
Douglas
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Comment Written 05-Mar-2024
reply by the author on 05-Mar-2024
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Thank you very much, Douglas. It's always good to hear from you. Have a wonderful night.
Gypsy hugs
Comment from patcelaw
It is a shame that the plate of the homeless is such that they sit by a dryer vent in dirty rags. Your post is very well presented, and I enjoyed listening to it. I wish you the very best with all of your writing. Patricia .
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It is a shame that the plate of the homeless is such that they sit by a dryer vent in dirty rags. Your post is very well presented, and I enjoyed listening to it. I wish you the very best with all of your writing. Patricia .
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Comment Written 05-Mar-2024
reply by the author on 05-Mar-2024
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Thank you very much, Patricia,
Gypsy hugs