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.