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Jan 2016
By: Cedric McClester

It’s a daily struggle
For them to survive
On the streets of the City
They feel barely alive
At times they can’t wait
For death to arrive
With no will to live
They’ve lost their drive

Invisible to most
Just like a ghost
Moving unseen
Through streets so mean
That they’re largely ignored
By all but the Lord
Homeless and lost
Seeking shelter from the frost

The Governor and Mayor
Cannot agree
On a solution for the problem
That both of ‘em see
Advocates for the homeless
Make their usual plea
In spite of the stalemate
Which doesn’t have to be

Invisible to most
Just like a ghost
Moving unseen
Through streets so mean
That they’re largely ignored
By all but the Lord
Homeless and lost
Seeking shelter from the frost

Just look around
Homelessness is growing
It’s everywhere
And it’s clearly showing
If we really care
We have to get going
And try to repair
The ill wind that’s blowing

They’d rather remain
Out in the cold
Than go to a shelter
Like they’ve been told
While it might be compelling
That message is old
Cuz the shelter’s not safe
Nor are they controlled

Invisible to most
Just like a ghost
Moving unseen
Through streets so mean
That they're largely ignored
By all but the Lord
Homeless and lost
Seeking shelter from the frost

It’s a daily struggle
For them to survive
On the streets of the City
They feel barely alive
At times they can’t wait
For death to arrive
With no will to live
They’ve lost their drive


Cedric McClester, Copyright (c) 2016.  All rights reserved.
Written by
Cedric McClester  New York, New York
(New York, New York)   
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