Blind Eye
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Comment from Janice Canerdy
You have made excellent use of your fourteen syllables in this thoughtful piece that addresses a societal issue that gets worse every day! Once we "see" them, it's hard to know where to go from there. I give generously to charities that assist the homeless and poor. It's just a drop in the bucket!
reply by the author on 22-May-2021
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You have made excellent use of your fourteen syllables in this thoughtful piece that addresses a societal issue that gets worse every day! Once we "see" them, it's hard to know where to go from there. I give generously to charities that assist the homeless and poor. It's just a drop in the bucket!
Comment Written 22-May-2021
reply by the author on 22-May-2021
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That's wonderful of you to contribute, I do when I can. Thanks so much for reading my poem. :)
Comment from Joanne Gill-Maddick
This is a nicely written 2 10 2 poem. Your photo is Very fitting to compliment your words as well. Nice overall presentation. Very Well done. Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 22-May-2021
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This is a nicely written 2 10 2 poem. Your photo is Very fitting to compliment your words as well. Nice overall presentation. Very Well done. Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 22-May-2021
reply by the author on 22-May-2021
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Thank you for reading and reviewing my poem and for this great review. :)
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Your welcome
Comment from jaded831
Your poem raises awareness to a problem in this country. Homelessness is even stronger today, especially after all the wildfires and floods. I help as much as I can. Your poem is truly moving.
reply by the author on 22-May-2021
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Your poem raises awareness to a problem in this country. Homelessness is even stronger today, especially after all the wildfires and floods. I help as much as I can. Your poem is truly moving.
Comment Written 22-May-2021
reply by the author on 22-May-2021
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Thank you for reading my poem and for your nice review. :)
Comment from Patty Palmer
It's hard not to see. You know he needs something to eat. It nags at the back of your heart all day. When you get off work, he's still in the same spot you saw him earlier. You stop and leave him a meal from the diner. He is asleep. You leave saying a prayer to the Lord to keep him safe.
Patty
reply by the author on 22-May-2021
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It's hard not to see. You know he needs something to eat. It nags at the back of your heart all day. When you get off work, he's still in the same spot you saw him earlier. You stop and leave him a meal from the diner. He is asleep. You leave saying a prayer to the Lord to keep him safe.
Patty
Comment Written 21-May-2021
reply by the author on 22-May-2021
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Thank you for this nice review and your inspiring comments. :)
Comment from equestrik
This is a good write to bring awareness to the forefront of people's minds. the first step really is to see them. Once we see them we will not turn a blind eye.
reply by the author on 22-May-2021
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This is a good write to bring awareness to the forefront of people's minds. the first step really is to see them. Once we see them we will not turn a blind eye.
Comment Written 21-May-2021
reply by the author on 22-May-2021
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Thank you for reading my poem and for your insightful comments. :)
Comment from LJbutterfly
I agree with the message of your poem. I retired from a federal agency that allowed me to visit homeless shelters. There were mostly men, but occasionally I would meet mothers with children. Generally, people don't understand there are many, many reasons a person might be homeless. Your reminder in poetic form is well written. Best wishes in the contest.
reply by the author on 21-May-2021
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I agree with the message of your poem. I retired from a federal agency that allowed me to visit homeless shelters. There were mostly men, but occasionally I would meet mothers with children. Generally, people don't understand there are many, many reasons a person might be homeless. Your reminder in poetic form is well written. Best wishes in the contest.
Comment Written 21-May-2021
reply by the author on 21-May-2021
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Thank you for reading my poem and for your insightful comments. :)
Comment from dragonpoet
A lot of us do tend to walk or drive past homeless people. We can say we care about them and their futures but how often to we act to change them.
Good luck in the contest.
Keep writing and stay healthy
dragonpoet
reply by the author on 21-May-2021
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A lot of us do tend to walk or drive past homeless people. We can say we care about them and their futures but how often to we act to change them.
Good luck in the contest.
Keep writing and stay healthy
dragonpoet
Comment Written 21-May-2021
reply by the author on 21-May-2021
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Thank you for reading my poem and for this great review. :)
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No problem.
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Comment from AprilViolet
So much said in so few words. It's crazy to think about how much homeless people we have in the United States right now. It's important to see people who are struggling and help when we can. Excellent poem!
reply by the author on 21-May-2021
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So much said in so few words. It's crazy to think about how much homeless people we have in the United States right now. It's important to see people who are struggling and help when we can. Excellent poem!
Comment Written 21-May-2021
reply by the author on 21-May-2021
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Thank you for this wonderful review and for your kind words. :)
Comment from karenina
How quickly we avert our eyes! They could be druggies, drunks or worse!
I see gentlemen give wide berth and frightened women clutch their purse!
Okay...I'm not writing a poem here...but YOU did...and in 14 teeny tiny syllables!
Yours--with much more impact than my on the fly attempt to begin to write about the homeless...
Which proves my point... You've made your point flawlessly and with economy of syllables!
Karenina
reply by the author on 21-May-2021
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How quickly we avert our eyes! They could be druggies, drunks or worse!
I see gentlemen give wide berth and frightened women clutch their purse!
Okay...I'm not writing a poem here...but YOU did...and in 14 teeny tiny syllables!
Yours--with much more impact than my on the fly attempt to begin to write about the homeless...
Which proves my point... You've made your point flawlessly and with economy of syllables!
Karenina
Comment Written 21-May-2021
reply by the author on 21-May-2021
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Thank you for reading my poem and for your insightful comments...it's very appreciated. :)
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Dear Mystery Author...
REALLY good social commentary...well said in the briefest possible way!
Karenina
Comment from Valerie Fish
Yes we do see them, but wepretend we haven't. I like the way that you posed the question, making us think about our behaviour ( or guilt-tripping us?).
Well Done.
reply by the author on 21-May-2021
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Yes we do see them, but wepretend we haven't. I like the way that you posed the question, making us think about our behaviour ( or guilt-tripping us?).
Well Done.
Comment Written 21-May-2021
reply by the author on 21-May-2021
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Not guilt tripping, just making people think. Thank you for taking time to read and review my poem. I really appreciate it. :)
