8th Grader Carolina Moore’s poem on homelessness; her reflections on Haywood Street

Smile
I know that at least once,
you walked into a city,
and saw a person that doesnt look like you.
Messed up hair,
ratty clothes,
trash bag in one hand,
backpack in the other.
Believe it or not they have feelings,
feelings of abandonment,
loss of hope,
hatred and sadness.
From family and friends and even passersby.
But after all they went through,
they still have a little hope to live,
dreams to share,
and goals they want to complete.
So the next time you want to call someone a hobo,
or whatever you like to call them,
even just murmuring it to a friend,
think about it.
Smile instead.

Comments

  1. Charlie Burns says:

    Wonderfull!!!

  2. Carolina says:

    Wow!

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