Flat on my feet. Rain hides the tears.

Begin to feel defeat. Heart skips a beat.

Alone in the street. No one to meet.

Nor anyone to greet. Here’s were I eat.

Here’s were I sleep. Middle of the street.

Rain soaks my sheets. Breeze comes through.

Body heat of two. Just a distant view.

Begging for change. But only getting coins.

It’s time for change. Discard the chains.

End this giving pain.

End poverty

By Philip Kenny

Dublin, Ireland