Comment from Cecilia A Heiskary

Excellent

This is a great poem. It appears you have followed the rules of the contest. This poem is well organized and it flows nicely from beginning to end.

Good job and good luck in the contest.

Cecilia

 Comment Written 15-Feb-2025

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reply by the author on 15-Feb-2025

Thank you so much for reading and for taking time to review!

reply by Cecilia A Heiskary on 16-Feb-2025

You're welcome

Comment from Dolly'sPoems

Excellent

I often see homeless people on the streets begging in my town and sometimes I give them money. One day, I saw one of them take his brand new iPhone out of his pocket to answer it. This did make me question whether these guys were homeless or just lazy. I would rather buy them lunch than give them money. I enjoyed your poignant words, love Dolly x x x

 Comment Written 15-Feb-2025

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reply by the author on 15-Feb-2025

Thanks so much for taking the time to read and share your thoughts! That is a valid question indeed and I do not have the answers.

Comment from Michael Ludwinder

Excellent

Your poem hit me right in the heart. The repetition of "Do you see me? Do you want me?" was so powerful. I love how you captured the loneliness.
This is the kind of poem that stays with you long after reading. Absolutely beautiful and heartbreaking all at once.

 Comment Written 14-Feb-2025

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reply by the author on 14-Feb-2025

Thank you so much for stopping by and sharing your thoughts! I really appreciate it.