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The Beggar
Contributed by
Willofree
on
Monday, 7th November 2005 @ 07:09:56 PM in AEST
Topic:
Lifepoems
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There on the street corner he stands
Gaunt, tattered and filthy too
Begging for more money with each passer by
His dilapidated stocking cap atop his matted hair
A scruffy beard upon his face
As I approached his out-stretched hand held a tin cup
His hazel gray eyes searching
I was feeling some disgust and smug piety
So I just walked on by
He must have noticed the condescending look in my eye
An inner voice spoke, Thank God for those who are in need
Why in the world would you say we should be grateful for them?
Well, if everyone were perfect, who would need you or me?
Yes, that's right, everyone could take care of themself
Oh how sad this world would be, if no one needed to be cared for by society
Yes, we would all be independent and free
Where is the opportunity to help and to serve?
The chance to accept a helping hand?
Less able to show our love and caring!
Right now God is there with love and protection,
As only He is perfection
Is being imperfect so bad
When we realize what perfection demands?
At least I know I can make mistakes!
Copyright ©
Willofree
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2005-11-07 19:09:56]
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Re: The Beggar
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by grim6669 on
Monday, 7th November 2005 @ 07:28:47 PM AEST
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SUCH A STRONG WRITING...I LIKE HOW YOU DID THIS...GOOD JOB...KEEP IT UP...
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Re: The Beggar
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by lostrelic on
Monday, 7th November 2005 @ 07:32:42 PM AEST
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i still dont understand how that would feed him because we can take care of our selves doesnt mean we want to as an ex homeless person i didnt want to live let alone help myself i wanted to stay away from reality as much as i can til they day someone stabed me or shot me as they usually do on the street
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Re: The Beggar
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by Eternal_Dreamer on
Monday, 7th November 2005 @ 07:46:18 PM AEST
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Will an absolutely outstanding piece of poetry you have presented us with. Thought provoking and deep.
Is being imperfect so bad
When we realize what perfection demands?
At least I know I can make mistakes!
This is so true. Well done and keep penning.
*hugs*
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Re: The Beggar
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by Jenni_K on
Monday, 7th November 2005 @ 10:15:55 PM AEST
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Outstanding bit of writing, Will... Keep them coming...
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Re: The Beggar
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by Former_Member on
Sunday, 13th November 2005 @ 04:22:29 AM AEST
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I fed a man for years, he lived in a cardboard box, I served him his lunch... I found out just a couple years ago, he saved a family of 7 in a fire.. he could have taken the money for his good deeds, but he said his lifestyle was in the streets... the police gave him shelter in the winter months, he finally died of pneumonia... I miss him, a kind old man, if I find another him, I will feed him lunch too. I do not explain to myself why certain people do what they do, except that this man saved a family... I just help in any way I can... that is my God given rights in my heart... thank you for this poem..
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Re: The Beggar
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by hauntedscorp on
Sunday, 13th November 2005 @ 09:28:19 PM AEST
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A very honest write Will, and straight to the point. Very well done, and thought-provoking. I think everyone should want to help where/when they can...Good job.
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