A Corner People Thing

On the streets in our hometowns They stand together... Men throw cans in carts together Learning to live and eat whatever. All... In the name of love! They play together Grow gray together Walk, talk and think together. All... In the name of love! These are the people cornered On the corners Begging for change and miracles On the streets of our hometowns. Together they expect a 'ship' or something better Coming while they doze from a 'high' together. Some would call bums of these lifeless 'go-getters' All... In the name of love! These are the people cornered On the corners Begging for change and miracles On the streets of our hometowns. Warriors wasting their points of views, On streets where all claim paid their dues. Rubbing their hands to get warm in Winter's cold! A corner people thing showing numbers...uncounted Untold! On the streets of our hometowns. Note: 'A Corner People Thing' was composed many years ago as part of my 'MindPrints from Untouched Places' presentation. This was back in the 80's. And I think it is even more relevant today. This poem also appears in the collection, MindPrints from Untouched Places, Vol I (the book)