Winter Streets

 

Bernie sanders : There but for the grace of God go I. 

My house shakes from the wind tonight

the Nor-Easter sweeps to and fro

A-whistling down out of the North

from icicled lands bound in snow

 

The poor I see go back and forth

across the roads of my hometown

As winter storms engulf their souls

like bowling pins to be knocked down

 

Inside my home the weather's warm

outside a wicked gale does blow

I can't help thinking to myself

of those who have no where to go

 

I find it hard to rest myself

while brothers walk the lamp lit cold

As bad it must be for the young

it is a nightmare to the old

 

Tonight I'll brave the surly streets

who can say they know what their role

Perhaps we're here for fortunes sake

to share the warmth with one lost soul

 

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Author's Note

On a cold wintry Vermont morning a de-shoveled man and Bernie Sanders walked into a shoe store on Church St in Burlington Vermont. Bernie had made his acquaintance while walking down the street. The man didn't have proper footwear for the cold. Bernie tells the clerk to fit him him with the best winter boots he has. Bernie pays the shop keeper shakes the mans hand and leaves. No media,no story,just Bernie!
Story accurately portrayed as it was rendered by eye witness Jeffery Weigand

Reviews

[Magdelena]

Well let me say first of all one thing. You are one of the best talents on this site by my way of thinking. Now that being said, I will go on to say that you have a knack in bringing forth writes that not only touch ones heart, but also are able to make them weep from the feel of your words. And in my opinion if one is not able to feel your words, then they just aren't reading it as they should. And that is with an open mind, heart, and soul!

This was perfection.. Don't care if someone feels the rhyming is forced, for it's not. The words man, the words! Look within the words, that's what it's all about.. Sorry if there may be any mispelling here. Then agian I'm not the one being rated am I! (Smile)


Maggie xx

[Thomas Fitzgerald]

it lays' heavy on our hearts, especially at this time of year, guilt seeps in to us like cancer, well done, good read.

[Tate Morgan]

Yes Thimas it certainly does weigh on the heart and mind thank you sir

[wordman]

working on computer mail and message still not working
ron parrish tate

[wordman]

mail not working message not working how do I send you a song from you tube
Debbie Gibson in your eyes music only I have grooveshark as well for music I can load videos for my poems what would I do different for music

[Tate Morgan]

I can help if it is youtube I dont think i can if it isnt.

[SAYED THANGAL]

very good, enjoyed with music
sayed

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you very much

[Glen Yumang Manese]

Thought process in this verse...you line us up as a reader...give the reflective in the write...yet the story tells a somber feel and the reality of what is...

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you glen

[wordman]

this is a very profound poem tate I am one of those people who worry about things like this
it really breaks my heart to see people in this shape I need to learn how to put music on my homepage
you got almost 2000 views the most I have ever seen

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you I am humbled by that. I think the one I got the most views on was the waning years http://www.writerscafe.org/writing/aristate/454873/I can help you on the music

[wordman]

when ever you get time

[Tate Morgan]

ok i will help you

[wordman]

I like in your eyes by Debbie Gibson music only

[Aya]

This is humanity everyone should feel this way and help the homless specially that poverty is really huge in some countries,,unfortunately in egypt few people died last days which arose people's aware for more charity , its wonderful that you shared this in a great honest poem, of coarse your poems are always amazing and i love reading them.

[Tate Morgan]

It is hard to not feel the pain when you see it everyday. I try to turn it off But I cannot It is a constant feeling of failure of my own to render what i could for another

[Baby Ricochet]

See that's why I live in Florida. If I'm ever homeless at least it I won't freeze my a*s off

[Tate Morgan]

I would love to live in florida again thanks mark

[Dayran]

A wonderful poem of compassion at this time of the year. We all do what we can and hope it'll help in some way.

[Tate Morgan]

Hi Sri may we all have a great holiday and remeber the less fortunate.