Comment from peculiar2011

Excellent

Great Reading. Remember" there by the grace of God go I" Humility isn't for the vain. Homelessness is a very serious problem in America.

 Comment Written 02-Aug-2018

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reply by the author on 02-Aug-2018

I was homeless for nearly a year, peculiar2011.
It felt like ten years.
The homeless are people too, with hopes and dreams and aspirations.
People need to remember that.
Thanks so much for reading.

Comment from GeorgieBoy

Exceptional

There is such profound honesty in this poem that touches the heart. Not every homeless person is on drugs or lazy. You said it, But for the Grace of God. All of us are connected and to shun the homeless is a sin.

 Comment Written 20-Jan-2015

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reply by the author on 22-Jan-2015

Thanks very much for the review. :)

Comment from kiwijenny

Excellent

I have to say Dean that this is one of your very best...it rocks us at our complacent soul's foundation.....you have done the thing that poets should do...make us readers think at the deepest level....and then because of the thought ...poetically sparked we will change and act differently.
Beautifully done and with no fanfare ...just your words
Well...brilliantly done...****** there's a virtual six

 Comment Written 06-Mar-2014

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reply by the author on 06-Mar-2014

Thanks, kiwijenny. I really appreciate those heartfelt remarks. Have yourself a wonderful day.

Comment from adewpearl

Excellent

solid rhyming couplets
judge/trudge - good internal rhyme
man mutters, callous and cold - good alliteration
a most thought-provoking poem about attitudes all too many people share
excellent use of a question to draw the reader in
a moving poem with a very meaningful message
Brooke

 Comment Written 05-Mar-2014

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reply by the author on 05-Mar-2014

Thanks very much for reviewing it for me, Brooke. I'm glad you shared your thoughts with me about it.

Comment from darla1977

Exceptional

Profound and PERFECT! God has blessed you with wonderful talent!
The flow is lovely, and the rhyme is too! Great message, may all who read
Learn from your wisdom! Blessings!
-Darla

 Comment Written 04-Mar-2014

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reply by the author on 04-Mar-2014

Thanks for the enthusiastic response to my poem, Darla. I truly appreciate the thoughtful comments and review.

Comment from barkingdog

Excellent

I applaude the sculptor who made this display. The church should have a homeless shelter. Jerry should contribute. Maybe the cost of those expensive golf clubs would be a start.
Fine post, Dean. :) e

 Comment Written 04-Mar-2014

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reply by the author on 04-Mar-2014

Thank you :)e. I would have to agree with you!
I appreciate the thoughtful review.

Comment from rouskin

Excellent

Wow.. what a story If there were more people like you and
this Canadian artist the world would be much better place
Your perfect poem is great reminder to all of us that there is a lot to be done Blessings, Rouskin

 Comment Written 04-Mar-2014

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reply by the author on 04-Mar-2014

Thanks, rouskin. I realize this is a far cry from my usually more horrific postings, but I felt it needed to be said...so I did.

I'm very happy that you liked it, and I appreciate the kind remarks.

Comment from daeneam

Excellent

I think I agreed with Jerry. The place where Homeless Jesus lies is no the right place. But I think, the artist has reasons why he placed it there? I have heart for beggars and I tried to as much as possible help them. And, I think, I will never do what Cindy did. Instead, I'll wake the man up and give whatever I have to make him comfortable.

Here in our country, there is a law regarding giving alms to street children. The author of the law said, we should not give anything to them because we will be tolerating their act and it's dangerous. Somehow, the law has a point.

 Comment Written 03-Mar-2014

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reply by the author on 04-Mar-2014

Yes, there is merit on both sides of the argument, bulletski. The only thing we can hope to do when faced with such circumstances is to let our conscience be our guide. You can't go wrong there.

Thanks for reading and sharing your thoughts with me on it, my friend. Most appreciated.

reply by daeneam on 04-Mar-2014

I agree. Our conscience is God's voice. Thank you so much!

God bless you! c", Mae

Comment from Gert sherwood

Exceptional

Hi Dean,
amazing how you brought out the vision of people walking by and not being concerned about someone with holes in his feet.
If it was me or my hubby we would go into the church and inform someone ( a Priest) there is a poor soul on a bench across from your church.

Gert

Gert

 Comment Written 03-Mar-2014

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reply by the author on 03-Mar-2014

Thank you, Gert, those were my thoughts, too! The callousness of some people today scares me sometimes.

I'm so glad you got to read this one. Not my normal kind of writing, but I wrote it with the best of intentions.

God bless, my friend...

Comment from Louise Michelle

Excellent

Hi Dean,

You've created an important and thought provoking piece. Great style - this one - it's rather like a slice-of-life story told in a poem.

Hugs,
Lou

 Comment Written 03-Mar-2014

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reply by the author on 03-Mar-2014

Thank you Lou, you are too kind, my dear friend.