One orange, one Styrofoam cup, one opened
can of tomato sauce, and, used as a pillow,
one King James Bible.
(c) Rob Goldstein 1984-2019
30 thoughts on “Poetry: The Sleeper”
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One orange, one Styrofoam cup, one opened
can of tomato sauce, and, used as a pillow,
one King James Bible.
(c) Rob Goldstein 1984-2019
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Used as a pillow, one good poem.
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Thank you, Claire.
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Touching and so real! We are seeing lots of homeless people in the warmer cities of the USA during our van travels. In some places they’re more adapted and tolerated than in others.
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While we weren’t looking, homelessness spread from the mentally ill to the working class. https://youtu.be/n79ir2zMMag
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So simple but powerful.
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Thank you for reading it and leaving a comment. I appreciate it.
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This says so much and went straight to my heart.
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Thank you for stopping by and for your comment. I see we share an interest in using VR to make illustrations. I look forward to getting to know your blog.
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Thank you so much! 🙂 I look forward to getting to know yours, too.
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So much spoken within those few words.. Homelessness is more and more in evidence on our streets here in the UK too..
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So brief, so simple, yet such a powerful story.
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Thank you, Cynthia. I am enjoying these experiments with micro-narratives. Your comment is validating and appreciated.
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The raw and unadulterated truth, Rob! Well-done!
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Thank you, Jan. 🙂
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Reblogged this on Survivors Blog Here.
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Ah. Beautifully told with such stark commentary. If people honestly practiced the values of the Bible, there would be no homelessness.
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Thank you, Diana.
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It says something that no matter how low we sometimes are, the Lord gives us comfort ❤
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Thank you, Jacquie. This is true.
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I sent you an email. 🙂
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Got it!
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We are all one step away from needing help and one hand away from be a blessing to someone!
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This is absolutely true, Robert. Thank you for stopping by.
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Well done, Rob! We have to shame for this, in our “World of the Best”. ;-( Best wishes, Michael
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Thank you, Michael.
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:-))
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It says it all, Rob.
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Thanks, Mary.
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Sigh… Well done, Rob. I’m just sorry that it needed to be done.
Hugs on the wing.
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Thanks Teagan. I often think I write these poems as prayers of gratitude. I belong to the group of people most likely to die homeless, I am so lucky that I’m safe and housed today.
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