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On the Streets of Today
Contributed by
LJ
on
Monday, 9th September 2002 @ 06:50:38 AM in AEST
Topic:
Lifepoems
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Traveling down the alley
Alone in my thought
In a low valley
Where the wars are fought
The Veteran sleeping alone on his bench
Fearless and brave this country he served
Now his clothes carry street stench
More than this, his life deserved
When did life get this way
His battle now fought on the streets of today
The child hungry and cold
Seeking food from your trash
Itll do just pick off the mold
His mother died in a car crash
When did life get this way
His battle fought on the streets of today
The bag lady pushing her cart
Picking up what we leave behind
Depression hides her beautiful heart
Most people dont bother to be kind
When did life get this way
Her battle fought on the streets of today
The prostitute on the corner, receiving many a glare
Dreams of college brought her life here
Now for her child she must care
Tuition not getting paid is just one fear
When did life get this way
Her battle now fought on the streets of today
This battle is fought everywhere
By people of every age
Finding a true survivor is rare
Held hostage in povertys cage
When did life get this way
The battles fought on the streets of today
Copyright ©
LJ
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2002-09-09 06:50:38]
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Re: On the Streets of Today
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by Jazz on
Monday, 9th September 2002 @ 08:49:10 AM AEST
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| So true.. it is pathetic what this world has done to us today... |
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