Lights Flicker Poem by Rebecca Navarre
Lights Flicker
Saw the down side of Chicago. As on
a late night, into a bus station, groggy,
we hobbled. As faces turned with discern.
Then reflecting, times of hard lessons,
learned. Then going back, to their search,
for a snack. Out of a ragged old knapsack.
As sudden sounds of a child's cries.Echos
from, through out, the inside. From a
family huddled in the corner. Lights
flickered but, I could see the clothes
they wore, should of been warmer. Shamed
At myself, Looked behind. Only to see the
signs, of pain and strife. In the eyes,
of those who yet arrive. As they shudder
from the cold out side... As The door
so slowly closes, the cold wind whisks by. In
the air. The feelings of heaviness and despair.
As once again the lights flicker, and come
down so low. Time stops, and forcefully shows.
There's no where, to go. Shelters are crammed.
It's starting to snow. God Have Mercy... All
People, , , Guide Each Soul! ! ! Pray such Sorrow, , ,
Could one day, be Unknown. And All could have, , ,
A place called, Home...
God Have Mercy... All People, , , Guide Each Soul! ! ! Pray such Sorrow, , , Could one day, be Unknown. And All could have, , , A place called, Home.. yes, intensive expression. It is a marvellous poem nicely presented. Thank u for posting such a diamond piece.
Thank You So Much Kumarmani! ! ! ! ! ! You Are Very Kind! ! ! ! ! And Your Poetry Is So Beautifully Impressive! ! ! ! ! You Are Such A Wonderfully Inspiring Poet! ! ! ! ! I Look Forward To Reading More Soon! ! ! ! ! Thank You Again! ! ! ! ! Many Blessings! ! ! ! ! Many Smiles! ! ! ! !
So very compassionate that it could only come from a heart like yours. A bus station is one of the loneliest most depressing places on earth- -yet they still offer respite from the cold bitter winter wind. Excellent write and reminder to look at the blessings that abound in our lives and make an offering destined for the ones who have little blessings in their homeless life 10+++++++++++++++++
Thank You! ! ! Susan, Your Heart Is Very Kind! ! ! ! ! Unfortunately the streets are a very rough and life threatening times for elders as well as youngsters and families and there is always more losing their homes losing their jobs or come children coming from abusive homes or people from numerous other tragedies...And So Little Resources........So So Very Many, Who Need Our Prayers, Gods Guidance And Shelter. And Our Support! ! ! ! ! And Heart bleeds for the little ones....heh, Critters2. Thank You Again! ! ! ! ! Your Poetry Is So Deeply Inspiring! ! ! ! ! And Beautifully Creative! ! ! ! ! Many Blessings! ! ! ! ! Many Smiles! ! ! ! !
Hi Becca, Very poignant write. Profound feelings and compassion. Such compassion is hard to find now, Becca. Everybody has become so selfish, the entire world! In such a world, it is heartening to read a poem like this, where compassion, love overflows. Such a poem can come from from only a good heart, becca. I still remember how my mother used to share her food with total strangers, who would come from far away place, who lost their homes in flood etc., even if she had to go without food. And dress too. Great work, Becca. Superb poetry. Just added to my fav poems, so I could read later, once again. A perfect ten for this lovely one!
Goodness Thank You! ! ! Unnikrishnan, For Such A Very Kind Reply! ! ! ! ! And What A Honor To Have Such A Beautifully Hearted Mother! ! ! ! ! You Are Very Lucky! ! ! ! ! And Yes! ! ! ! ! It Is Heart Breaking The Suffering! ! ! ! ! Believe God Wanted Us To Help And Watch Over Each Other As Best, In Anyway We Can! ! ! ! ! And Always Through Prayer! ! ! ! ! Your Poems Are So Very Wonderfully Inspiring! ! ! ! ! Thank You Again! ! ! ! ! Many Blessings! ! ! ! ! Many Smiles! ! ! ! !
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The feelings of heaviness and despair. As once again the lights flicker, and come down so low. Time stops, and forcefully shows. There's no where, to go. Shelters are crammed. It's starting to snow......I feel it within. Humble expression. An elegant composition.