Homeless

(Dedicated to an egalitarian world – Deepak Sarkar, www.kolki.com )

I am homeless!

I live on the city streets

And eat at the mercy of the passer's by.

I am homeless!

I have seen 60s, 70s, 80s,

Life is even tougher in 90s!

I see more of my colleagues and friends on streets -

As technology advances at its best,

Promises to make us free!

I am homeless!

I was in Vietnam War; I was in Korean War,

I was in desert storm, now disabled and out of work.

I am homeless!

I am a single mom, I am a single dad

I work at minimum wage and work between jobs

But defeated against all odds!

My tax from minimum wage

Feeds a trillion dollar defence budget

Pays Billions for National Security and debt

Leaving me homeless, hopeless, and sad -

In a rich heartless developed world!

Author: Deepak Sarkar, 844 Royal Oak Ave, Victoria, BC V8X 3T2, Canada; Tel/Fax: 250-412-2897; E-mail: kolki@kolki.com; Poetry & Peace Web Site: www.kolki.com .co