Undeserving Poor Comments

good sensible write...this isn't a fault with the American Dream alone...a fault with the Universal Dream as well...a noble poem...10

Yes Brianna. You used poetry wonderfully to bring your message across. I come from Australia where people do stay on job search for a period, but this is going to be reviewed and I bet we will have many more homeless people. My Son is a documentary maker and is one entitled 'Without a Home' brings their plight into focus for all to see. Some people are severely depressed and do not have the strength or know how to succeed. Another documentary he has done is about a Bonsian boxer called a 'Fighting Chance' where this man helps the aboriginals in our streets. These people need compassion and love. Well done.....I admire your drive! Karin Anderson

A beautiful write. This is something I've thought about a lot. To hear something I've thought about for a while put into a poem so clearly and beautifully is really awesome!

It has become much too common for some to blame the poor for their own plight. As you so astutely note in this very compassionate and dignified poem, these people are often at the mercy of just plain ole bad luck or are victimes of some unforeseen circumstance, such as a dibilitating and expensive medical condition. As a famous folk song of the 60's used to say: 'There but for fortune go you and I.' Often if they are alcoholics or drug abusers, it's because their problems are just too hard to bear and they have nobody to help them. It is encouraging that young people such as yourself are concerned with the less fortunate, especially in these dark times when even those with money are worried. Keep up the good work.

what a nice poem touched me, thanks alot, , you have gotten my ten

i would suggest maybe not so long