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Comment By:  Damon D. Brewer on October 1, 2010 07:25:59 PM |
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Hi there my friend. This is a great poem. I love it. I have seen the time that I didn't have a nickel to my name. You, maam, are a great poet.
Damon
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| Comment By: Andrew on May 6, 2010 11:39:04 AM |
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you have a way of touching the soul with words and thoughts that are so simple, yet so deep. you have to wonder how different life would be if we took those chance encounters - many wouldn't work out the way we'd want, but i guess it would only take one to make a difference. beautiful work, clearly deserving of the award.
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| Comment By: Sergio Ayotte on September 8, 2009 10:23:13 PM |
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Here's a nickel for you, as well as a smile, and embrace, a prayer and to let you know that in this life your writing and heart touched mine.
Fondly, Sergio
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| Comment By: LORETTA PITILLI on August 17, 2009 07:48:25 PM |
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Margaret,
This was so heartfelt. I have been volunteering at a food bank near my home. I see such hopelessness and despair in their eyes. When they come in to get their food they are so thankful but yet feel so ashamed. We need to open our beings and help these less fortunate beings in any way that we can.A wonderful poem to remind us how lucky we truly and there but for the grace of God go I. God Bless You Loretta
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| Comment By: Bruce A. Peaslee on August 5, 2009 09:56:49 PM |
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Margaret - The thoughts expressed give me pause to realize that there are those who are in this condition.
Some live their lives in desperation not able to see the end to sorrow or problems. Beautifully evocative work.
---Poetrydad---
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| Comment By: Helen on June 29, 2007 07:56:53 PM |
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Oh... how well I understand this. I see those people every day, in the streets of Moscow - a city of contrast. People nobody needs or cares about. People others choose to pass by. People ill-used by those who are healthy and rich, using the unfortunate pennyless cripples to make themselves riches (disgusting stuff, those rich thickheaded heartless idiots find poor crippled and homeless people and make them beg on trains, in the streets etc, and then bring most of the money they collect to the "Master", and the "Master" gives them a low percentage for the "job". There are some governmental programs (on paper!) intended to help the homeless, the crippled and those living below the poverty level, but in the real life, everything works quite differently. I feel sorry for those people but I seldom give to them if I know they are working for a "master" (easy to figure out).
But there's one old lady always begging at the super-market not far from where I live who obviously is just desparate and can't live on her retirement pay. She's always there by the supermarket, often till midnight when it closes. I hope one day I'll be able to talk to her and ask why she has to beg...
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| Comment By: Butterfly on May 12, 2006 02:27:48 PM |
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This is a very touching write. It makes me want to read more and know more about you. ~Butterfly~
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| Comment By: Damon D. Brewer on April 23, 2006 09:29:21 PM |
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Margaret, I have read this one three or four times counting this one and can't believe that I have never commented on it before. I almost didn't even check to see if I had or not I was so sure that I had. It really is a great write and seems to get better every time that I read it. I loved it the first time and have loved it every other time too. This one was no exception. You are a very talented writer, and I love your stories. You are wonderful--your friend,
Damon
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| Comment By: Lily Johnson on February 4, 2006 11:40:14 PM |
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This is a wonderful poem. Everytime I pass a homeless person in the street my heart aches. I hate seeing people there. It's just not right. Your nickname (Thebaglady) makes me wonder, are you a 'bag lady'. Considering you can go online I thought not, but maybe internet cafe's...I don't know. I guess I'm just being a silly little girl. If you are, then I do hope that life will turn around a new corner for you, if not, then I do hope that life is good for you. Good luck with the future.
Love Lily.
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| Comment By: Michael on February 3, 2006 12:59:31 AM |
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Oh, Margaret, how true, how true! However, if someone bet that you aren't a survivor, they'd go broke quickly. I salute you, Grande Dame!
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| Comment By: Meg on January 27, 2006 05:53:29 PM |
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This is a tragic write, especially because it stings with terrifying truth...every word evokes thought, emotion and memories. Wishes and regrets. Extremely powerful words...thank you for sharing.
XOXO Cheerios XOXO
Meg
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| Comment By: Carmen Ax. on January 11, 2006 01:18:11 AM |
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this was so beautiful! it really deserves that ribbon. it made me cry. this makes people think. well, i know it sure made me think that maybe next time just saying hi to someone won't kill me. you did such a wonderful job Margaret. this is going into my favorites. thank you for writing this beautiful poem.^ ^
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| Comment By: Paul Peter McLean on November 3, 2005 06:19:31 PM |
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May I add to the forest of tributes this poem has received? One of your best, Margaret. It deserves the ribbon.
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| Comment By: Sybilla on October 8, 2005 08:31:10 PM |
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I've been reading through the award winning poetry this evening...and some of them are good...and some of them I couldn't finish...this one was the first one I've read, that grabbed me deep and hard. This is extra-ordinary...This is mastery.
Thank you for putting it out there.
Sybilla
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| Comment By: Karl Berry on August 17, 2005 04:45:30 PM |
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I have read poems before but not as powerful as this!!!!!......
....................................................Patch...!
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| Comment By: Shauna on July 14, 2005 12:12:02 PM |
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This is awesome, im guna save it t my faves. it really opened my eyes.
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| Comment By: Dennis Roberts on February 14, 2005 04:30:32 PM |
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So sad for a nickel. Love Lane
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| Comment By: William R. Sullens on April 8, 2004 08:46:02 PM |
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Hi Lady Margaret:
Not discounting your poem what so ever as it is incredible. But you are one of the richest people I know. You have the riches of friendship; that which overflows the cup. Enough to fill everyone elses because, you are a friend. May God bless you and your wonderful spirit of sharing with those in need, both in body and in spirit. Bill - glad to call you a friend.
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| Comment By: erma todd on October 24, 2003 07:04:12 PM |
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I hope you are satisfied the pictures alone made me cry, what a beautiful poem Margaret. God must have loved you a lot he gave you so much talent. Friends Erma
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| Comment By: Mary F. Charest on September 19, 2003 05:22:39 PM |
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...And we take life for granted...a warm bed, plenty of food to eat. You have touched a chord within. Excellent!
Mary
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| Comment By: judy on September 17, 2003 10:46:04 PM |
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Excellent, brilliant, wonderful. So sad, but written with such feeling.
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| Comment By: Ramfire on September 16, 2003 03:06:39 PM |
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Makes me feel ashamed I haven't been more compassionate to the "down and outers". When I see one, I'll think of your poem and do better.
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| Comment By: Lucinda on September 15, 2003 04:58:08 PM |
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This is so sad but a true part of the everyday world, and maybe someone will be helped with this piece of great work.
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Comment By:  Glata on September 15, 2003 07:30:57 AM |
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How utterly touching! Margaret, you have such a wonderful way with words! How ashamed of myself I feel when I read this and wonder just how many people like this I have passed by without thinking...
I love the music to this.
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| Comment By: Leonard Wilson on September 11, 2003 11:26:54 AM |
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Or every time I walked by a house with the lights on and saw a family getting ready for dinner and thought,what a different world they live in.I hear you,Margaret.Beautifully said'''Len
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| Comment By: She Whispers on September 10, 2003 04:22:57 PM |
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ALWAYS BEAUTIFUL POEMS LADY!
WHAT A TALENT YOU HAVE!TAHNK YOU FOR ALL YOUR COMMENTS ON MY POEMS! SHEEE
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| Comment By: Denel on September 10, 2003 04:14:26 PM |
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excellent write as usual Margaret!
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