Land of the freezing,and the homeless Brave

it is with mixed feelings that i view the
outpouring of caring
the sharing
of money,of time,of food and medical supplies
when someone dies..
thousands dead in the city that never sleeps
and an entire nation weeps
why do we require the media to make us aware
of tragedy?
how is it that we cannot react to useless mayhem
unless we see it on tv?
2.4 million is the number of people in a year
in this country that pass away
that is 6575 souls we lose every day
approximately 70 percent of them die from
natural causes
that leaves 750,000 that die of
un-natural causes
murder,accidents,tobacco
disease,alcohol and drugs
starvation,heat prostration
the suicidee that just didn't get enough hugs
the brightest beacon of freedom on earth
shines it's light on the homeless dying on our turf
old folks killed by the heat because they can't afford
to turn on the air conditioning???
this country,this state,this county,this city
has in it's employ,millions
our government every year sends monetary aid
overseas to the tune of billions...
suppose just for a moment
we took some of that dough
and built a few houses
down on skid row
then imagine that we give some of those
federal employees a new job description
to heal the wounded heart of our country
and be America's prescription
send them out to find the homeless
the helpless,the hopeless
the despair and sadness afflicted
the tired,the poor,the huddled masses
the drug infected and disease addicted
and give them a home
feed them,help them find a job,and most importantly
give them some love..
for pity,mercy and compassion are virtues
divine in nature,given us
by the One who is above
it's 2002
what will you do?

the WarriorPoet (c)2002

Some forgotten poets in the archives.

Les