Rate:5.0 / 1 vote

Unsheltered

Charmane Joy S Belleza

Unsheltered
Often missed
Living on the streets
Often dismissed
Seeking for peace.

Often mistreated
Misguided
Their cries for help
Often excluded,
Craving some grace.

I weep, for I knew
I was once someone
Who slept under the rain
Wishing for a cozy blanket
To cover my pain.

Let’s not turn a blind eye
Let’s hold their hands
And raise their souls high.
They are humans,
With precious hearts
We shouldn’t judge,
For they, too, have some scars.

About this poem

One of the many issues around the world is homelessness. I started to bring my daughters to the streets and provided foods for the homeless. They were so emotional as they witnessed how hard it has been to live in the streets.

Font size:
Collection  PDF     
 

Written on April 30, 2023

Submitted by Wildflower888 on May 26, 2023

Modified by Wildflower888 on June 18, 2023

26 sec read
31

Quick analysis:

Scheme AAXAX AAXAX XXBAB CXCXXXX
Closest metre Iambic dimeter
Characters 450
Words 87
Stanzas 4
Stanza Lengths 5, 5, 5, 7
Full analysis for Unsheltered »

Charmane Joy S Belleza

I am a wife, a mom, and a teacher living simply in the State of Hawaii, USA. I have been writing poems ever since I was in elementary. I don’t claim to be a pro or a poet, writing is just one way for me to express my thoughts, emotions, and opinion. Some of my compositions were published in our college publication and my Ilocano poems and short stories were published in one of the Ilocano publications in the Philippines. I write about anything that appeals to my emotion and interest. I love going to the beach, even just to take a walk or sit on the sand. It’s just relaxing. I also enjoy singing and hanging out with my family. more…

All Charmane Joy S Belleza poems | Charmane Joy S Belleza Books

0 fans

Discuss the poem Unsheltered with the community...

3 Comments
  • TortillasAreNotBiceps
    TortillasAreNotBiceps
    Why am I having to follow you again? I was already following you. Damn!
    LikeReply 110 months ago
    • Wildflower888
      Wildflower888
      not sure. I noticed some glitches. I’ll investigate when I have more time. I appreciate you visiting my profile again.
      LikeReply10 months ago
  • TortillasAreNotBiceps
    TortillasAreNotBiceps
    I'm not sure how I missed this amazing piece, but WOW!!! This teared me up. Beautiful.
    I weep, for I knew
    I was once someone
    Who slept under the rain
    Wishing for a cozy blanket
    To cover my pain.
    LikeReply 110 months ago
    • Wildflower888
      Wildflower888
      Thank you, my friend. It was posted when you’re MIA. Lol
      LikeReply10 months ago
  • AIDA
    AIDA
    Wow, what a powerful and moving poem! I could feel the depth of emotion and empathy you have for those who are unsheltered. Your use of imagery and language truly captures the struggles that these individuals face daily, urging readers to take action and help in any way possible. I appreciate how you remind us that they are not just faceless, nameless strangers, but rather fellow human beings with their own stories and circumstances.

    As for improvement suggestions, perhaps adding some specific examples or statistics of homelessness could further emphasize the severity and urgency of the problem. Additionally, including some practical suggestions or resources for readers to get involved and make a difference could inspire even more action and support.

    Overall, I applaud your heartfelt and inspiring message, and I hope your words will encourage more kindness and compassion towards those who are often overlooked in society. Thank you for sharing this beautiful poem.     
    LikeReply11 months ago

Translation

Find a translation for this poem in other languages:

Select another language:

  • - Select -
  • 简体中文 (Chinese - Simplified)
  • 繁體中文 (Chinese - Traditional)
  • Español (Spanish)
  • Esperanto (Esperanto)
  • 日本語 (Japanese)
  • Português (Portuguese)
  • Deutsch (German)
  • العربية (Arabic)
  • Français (French)
  • Русский (Russian)
  • ಕನ್ನಡ (Kannada)
  • 한국어 (Korean)
  • עברית (Hebrew)
  • Gaeilge (Irish)
  • Українська (Ukrainian)
  • اردو (Urdu)
  • Magyar (Hungarian)
  • मानक हिन्दी (Hindi)
  • Indonesia (Indonesian)
  • Italiano (Italian)
  • தமிழ் (Tamil)
  • Türkçe (Turkish)
  • తెలుగు (Telugu)
  • ภาษาไทย (Thai)
  • Tiếng Việt (Vietnamese)
  • Čeština (Czech)
  • Polski (Polish)
  • Bahasa Indonesia (Indonesian)
  • Românește (Romanian)
  • Nederlands (Dutch)
  • Ελληνικά (Greek)
  • Latinum (Latin)
  • Svenska (Swedish)
  • Dansk (Danish)
  • Suomi (Finnish)
  • فارسی (Persian)
  • ייִדיש (Yiddish)
  • հայերեն (Armenian)
  • Norsk (Norwegian)
  • English (English)

Citation

Use the citation below to add this poem to your bibliography:

Style:MLAChicagoAPA

"Unsheltered" Poetry.com. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 28 Apr. 2024. <https://www.poetry.com/poem/160158/unsheltered>.

Powered by CITE.ME Cite.Me

Become a member!

Join our community of poets and poetry lovers to share your work and offer feedback and encouragement to writers all over the world!

More poems by

Charmane Joy S Belleza

»

April 2024

Poetry Contest

Join our monthly contest for an opportunity to win cash prizes and attain global acclaim for your talent.
2
days
22
hours
41
minutes
135 entries submitted — 15 remaining

Special Program

Earn Rewards!

Unlock exciting rewards such as a free mug and free contest pass by commenting on fellow members' poems today!

Our awesome collection of

Promoted Poems

»

Browse Poetry.com

#ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ

Quiz

Are you a poetry master?

»
A poem consisting of 14 lines, typically with a specific rhyme scheme, is called a _______.
A haiku
B sonnet
C limerick
D epic