Homeless Without A Choice

Today I am sad
my dad and mom have lost their jobs,
and soon we won't be able to pay the rent.
The factory has closed
and without being able to show gainful employment
no one will help us.
There is no money to take the bus.
There is no rush for us no jobs to be had,
they looked and looked for one, but everyone just said no.
You see for everyone out there trying to find work
they are ten more just like them.
I cry this cannot be happening on Our America's great shores.
We have always helped people who had less,
but now it seems the poor are getting poorer without a hope.
Please don't be swayed into thinking I don't love my loved ones.
The programs to help people like me are being taken away.
I have worked hard for my family,
but now it seems I will have nothing to show.
Our future is a cold tent to lay our heads
waiting for the morning light to warm our beds.
Hoping to survive another day on the streets
without being beat ,killed, or raped.
Please will you see me today?
This is me today and maybe you tomorrow.

from homeless, homeless without a choice.