Words to a Lifeless Stranger

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The web content is a poignant poem reflecting on the struggles of homelessness and the importance of human connection, inspired by a real-life encounter with a homeless individual named James.

Abstract

The poem "Words to a Lifeless Stranger" delves into the emotional landscape of a homeless person, highlighting their sense of loss, invisibility, and the yearning for human connection. The narrative unfolds as a conversation between the poet and a homeless man, James, where the poet empathizes with James's plight, offering a moment of care and interest in his life. The poem emphasizes the significance of acknowledging the homeless as individuals who matter and raises questions about the impact of societal change on their lives. It concludes with a call to action for the reader to subscribe to the author's posts and consider a Medium membership to support writers, including the author, Bonaventure Barry, who draws inspiration from real-life experiences.

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The author believes that even a simple act of acknowledgment can have a profound impact on someone who feels invisible and lost, like the homeless man in the poem.
There is an underlying sentiment that society often overlooks the homeless, reducing them to their circumstances rather than seeing them as individuals with stories and feelings.
The poem suggests that everyone, regardless of their situation, has inherent value and deserves to be recognized and cared for.
The author implies that change, whether personal or societal, starts with genuine human interaction and empathy.
By sharing this story, the author conveys the importance of storytelling and art in raising awareness about social issues like homelessness.
The author's request for readers to support their work through subscriptions and Medium memberships indicates a belief in the power of writing and community support in effecting change and giving voice to important issues.

Words to a Lifeless Stranger

Poetry #5 — We can change homelessness

Sitting duck, blank in mind Nowhere to go but to be, I stop being.

My unmet friend is pondering puzzled by life challenges.

Need a coin or a dollar to go by. Ask me why for the first time someone cares.

I have lost my spark, my guiding light.

Gazing in emptiness, as he looked perplexed by those questions.

Will they change anything for both of us If I answer?

Only God knows. But I will ask you one more question if you allow me to feel your pain.

What do you think you lost during your life journey to finding yourself?

Not knowing it will be my last inquiry.

Gotta go, my ride is here. Ho, wait, what is your name stranger? I wish you well wholeheartedly.

Words to my homeless friend, James. You matter to at least one person today.

Who knows what tomorrow holds for you?

Bonaventure Barry.Based on a true story.

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