Just Walk On By
It’s been a while since I posted one of Tosha Michelle’s poems, but this subject has a very special place in my heart. When I worked at the Sy. Vincent de Paul Homeless Clinic, I saw all kinds of people down on their luck & I have never forgotten the stories they told.
Peace, love & a happy home to all,
Sherrie
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Her husband made a video for her novel. He wrote the song too:
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Do you see him the man on the street?
His eyes that beseech
His lips that speak of
hopelessness and despair.
His thoughts and dignity
stolen by society,
and an anguished mind
The icy hands of circumstances,
taking his livelihood
held captive in poverty’s relentless grip
People walk by him in a rush
chasing unattainable goals,
slaves to the impotent narrative
of success. trying to impress,
spurred on by imperatives
devoid of substance
Passersby consumed by time
always in a race, a constant haste
teetered to an elusive dream
bankrolled by the Joneses
their blood and sweat
revenue in the stream of greed
Lusty mortals seduced by the
whorish temptress
that is corporate America
specializing in the cremation
of aspirations and inspiration
climaxing in the loss of morals
Strangers immune to plight of the homeless
They are too busy wagging the tail of the dog
Mindless sheep devoid of sovereign…
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