The Least Of These
Written by Semper Fi Reborn
His cardboard home,
Though not a Heavenly Dwelling,
Was priceless to his heart,
There'd be no discussion of selling.
The issues he faced,
He never thought of telling.
How daily he roamed,
Collected used cans.
He made pocket change,
From things no longer wanted,
By man.
Things that all women,
Turned noses up at.
Old things.
Like his dirty old hat.
Or his dirty suit,
And his dirty tie.
Below a dirty face,
With hope in each eye.
That somone would say,
As they passed by,
They were concerned.
And though he yearned,
He learned pleasantries much have a cost.
For no one says hello to the lost.
Yet he never let his pains,
Make him grieve.
For he knew God loves,
Even the least of these.
2007-12-29 12:02:44 · 31 answers · asked by Semp-listic! 7 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Poetry
Every one who loves God understands God understands this [poem. Your language speaks to all of us!!!
God is good!!!
2007-12-29 16:29:05 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Actually I like it quite a bit, although the part about 'all women turned their noses up at' sounded a little out of place. Also the end was a little unclear - does he mean the people who didn't say hello are the least of these, or was he himself the least?
Nice work, though. Keep writing!
2007-12-29 12:07:14 · answer #2 · answered by falco_aesolon 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Awesome gives u an image in ur head..
the message blew me and this message would do alot of ppl good..
u should seriously try getting an agent or something i believe u got what it takes to take ur stuff out to the big bad world..
u should try rapping most of ur rhymes seem like they should be rapped and not read..
and if u don't think u can rap u can always be the one that writes the lyrics and u or ur agent can get someone to rap them..
and if not u can always go to one of those clubs that highers ppl to share there rhymes and stuff
u got nothing to lose right..??
hope it all works out =]
2007-12-29 13:52:27 · answer #3 · answered by JaAfNy 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Awesome! I love it! I could picture someone in an alley or on a bench with rags and no riches! Awesome~!
If you like reading poetry, here are a few of mine:
Final Goodbyes
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/349897/final_goodbyes.html
I will Not Cry Tonight
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/371372/i_will_not_cry_tonight.html
God Had a Better Plan
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/373824/god_had_a_better_plan.html
2007-12-29 12:05:56 · answer #4 · answered by stephshelium 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Since this man has such a heart after God, how easy it would be for his creator to bless him in so many different ways. God wants to bless us but we really need to be in a maturity with him to be able to handle it. Really liked this poem for the depths of description from clothes, emotions to position. Good job friend!
2007-12-29 17:30:20 · answer #5 · answered by aglowfireball 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Thank you for saying what I have been trying to explain to others. Homeless does not equal worthless.
I know I am not an expert, but I believe your poems should be seen by a much larger population. So many would appreciate them.
2007-12-29 13:08:54 · answer #6 · answered by Alright 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Wow, that's deep. But a great poem. If its for a class I can grantee an A. Unless the teacher is atheist, at with case you could have his/her teaching license revoked for religious judgment in the classroom.
2007-12-29 12:11:47 · answer #7 · answered by Only I Am Pyro 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It works better as a rap than a "poem", but the imagery is intense, the language is compelling, and the spiritual reference at the end blew me away.
Seriously, consider recording it and see if you can get an agent.
Awesome job man.
2007-12-29 12:11:02 · answer #8 · answered by Don M 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is a bum who sits outside of Comerica Park before every Tigers game and yells "Eat em up tigers, Eat em up!!" as he shakes his plastic cup with change in it. He got so popular that now there is a website that sells tshirts with his picture. He gets a cut of the profit. Oh yea, good poem
2007-12-29 12:08:05 · answer #9 · answered by Nathan L 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
hey semper this is a really nice one so many hidden truths about our society.........although the poem is fab lets not give up hope
I talk to the lost nearly everyday....and I actually go out of my way sometimes....because some have become my friends.....they are no different .......they are like you and I ...it is just the circumstances of life that led them there.....and it us a people as a whole who has kept them there....I go by to help as much as I can ....and I hope that anyone who reads your powerful message will too.......thanks semper as always you speak of a brutal truth that too many just swipe under the carpet........I love this one ...it means a lot to me.........thank you once again
2007-12-30 04:41:36 · answer #10 · answered by fire and ice 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Very deep Semper, Great Job.
Smiles :)
2007-12-29 12:07:00 · answer #11 · answered by Deelicious 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋