Unsteadily she trudged
Earthly possessions hauled in tattered, torn bags
Hand extended in alms for she’s got hungry babes to feed
Beneath the load she stumbled
Balancing the weight
Clumsily breaking her fall
Muttering in whispers she only hears
Words to comfort self, assail distress
To you she’s just another vagrant
But she’s someone else’s mother
Someone awaits the familiarity of her footsteps echoing on the floor
Someone awaits the safety only her embracing arms can restore
Someone awaits the lullaby only her serene voice can sing
Someone awaits the love only her heart will bring
Ignored or abused
Mistreated or neglected
Someone awaits her
For she, too, is
Someone else’s mother
According to the United Nations: “In a world characterized by an unprecedented level of economic development, technological means and financial resources, that millions of persons are living in extreme poverty is a moral outrage. Poverty is not solely an economic issue, but rather a multidimensional phenomenon that encompasses a lack of both income and the basic capabilities to live in dignity.”
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A heartbreaking situation.
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It sure is 💔 ❤️🩹
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🙏🏼 💔
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Powerful Sistah Queen! 🤜🏼🤛🏼 This is so true, “Poverty is not solely an economic issue, but rather a multidimensional phenomenon that encompasses a lack of both income and the basic capabilities to live in dignity.”
Your message “Someone else’s mother” is profound. Be careful how you treat people because you never know if you’re entertaining angels. Love this message girlfriend. 😊💖😍🥂😎
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Absolutely Kym. If we strive to be kind to all no matter who they are, our world would be a better place. So glad the message came through and resonated with you. Kindred hearts indeedy 😊❤️😊!!!!
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Oh yes Dawn, your message resonated profoundly. Thank you for always sharing your positivity and kindness. You are a sweet soul sistah queen! 🥰💖😘
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Big big big BIGGGGG hug. Kindness knows kindness. Thanks for your affirmation kind queen 😊🙏🏽😊
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I love how authentic you are Dawn and the positive messages and vibes you emit. That’s fuel for my tank ladybug! Thanks so much for that! 🤗🥂😊💞🌞
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You’re welcome Kym. Your Love tank is full!!!! Big hug 🤗
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Awwwww Dawn…my love tank is full. I love that! 😍💖🥰💞😘
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Lovely blog yyou have
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Oh thanks so much. I appreciate it. Hope you’ll find inspiration here!!!!!
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SUCH a stark reminder that those we pass by and often disregard are INDEED “someone else’s mother.”
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…trying to bring back the humanity to homelessness
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Such a sad poem full of the painful truth of the reality we live in. Well done.
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Indeed. And this pandemic has made difficult circumstances even more desperate. Thanks for stopping by. Cheers, Dee
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It sure has thanks to our governments treating us like sheep instead of fixing the problem.
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