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Stuck

wandering lost and cold
I came upon a celler door
I broke the lock
feeling no shame

there, shelves stocked with food
a cot in the corner
and a colorful blanket

were they expecting me?

full bellied
wrapped in warmth
I laid down
and wept at my shameless ways

About This Poem

Review Request Intensity: I want the raw truth, feel free to knock me on my back

Editing Stage: Editing - rough draft

About the Author

Region, Country: upstate New York USA, USA

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Candlewitch

Candlewitch

13 years 8 months ago

Hello,

This puts a whole new spin on the poor homeless situation. I really liked this piece.

always, Cat

Geezer

Geezer

13 years 8 months ago

Without getting...

into the capitalization thing, I really liked this one. I wouldn't know how to change one line, without ruining the poem as a whole. Great work! ~ Gee

brittle light

brittle light

13 years 8 months ago

capitalization thing? is

capitalization thing? is that a feduciary question , or one of writing form? Just wondering!

Anyway, either way, thank you for your gracious remarks and your time. much appreciated.