Are we Blind or Selfish?

We send money and food over seas

to care for the hungry and poor

yet somehow we forget those closet

our neighbors, friends and the homeless.

 

While the rich and famous dine

 they pass by the homeless man

all he wants is what they want 

warm and fulfilling meal.

 

The bells are ringing, money shared

the homeless are facing more hardships

families, vets, some grandparents

a choice between meds or food.

 

The homeless didn't choose this life

things went wrong and jobs lost

so think twice, maybe you can help

a canned good, a loaf of bread; anything.

Author's Notes/Comments: 

I was at a drive thru once and had spent all my money when I saw a homeless man asking for food. I pulled over and gave him half of mine. My sister thought I was crazy and said I'd be hungry later,  but I wasn't.  My soul was full. -

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