Why Are The Homeless _ Homeless

Why are the homeless - homeless? People become homeless because of circumstance And the cards may be stacked against them And they don't have a chance, A child growing up doesn't say -" I want to be homeless" When i grow up or I want to be an alcoholic or junkie". There are more reasons than I wish to count Ofhow a persons life can turn about. A lost job, or a lost family - something that they Did not foresee. They say 3% of the homeless are American vets And it gets better yet. They have come back from a war that has never declared Many wounded, shell shocked and living in fear. They gave their all so that we could be free and did Not ask to live in poverty. No job, no money, no food to eat and a conversation With them can be such a treat. If you weren't born with a gold or silver spoon In your mouth, then maybeyou'll know what I'm talking about. The homeless are part of the worlds society They've lost everything including their dignity. Do you think that you could survive? Maybe you'll find out with some time. © L. RAMS 112011