On Any Given Street - A Spoken Word Poem On Homelessness

LET'S TALK ABOUT: HOMELESSNESS

Some might describe it as a sight for sore eyes—those heaps that resemble piles of trash. As you walk by, you might notice a slight movement or catch a glimpse of worn, tattered boots emerging from the mound. Then in that moment, you realize that you have just passed another homeless individual on this city street or subway platform. Reflecting on this encounter, I can't help but wonder if that subtle shift or those frayed boots tugged at your heartstrings, reminding you that beneath the surface lies a mother’s child, a daughter’s father—a soul who has truly lost their way home. Another homeless person in the United States.