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Lee Plaza Hotel, Detroit, photo by Bonnie Beechler
A homeless
who felt hopeless
Had only cardboards
for shelter
Finally he found
a place abandoned
Not far from here
Better than most
A roof
over the head
Got back the cardboards
To fashion a bed
Portable TV
On the table
A lot easy
If he was able
To make the cooker
work would be sensible
Broken padded chairs
Were quite a scare
But himself a handyman
He would make it his domain
‘Just give me a little time
It’ll be spick and span!
Luxury of time
Is in my hands'
Is in my hands'
Written for Tess’ Magpie Tales #210
Just give me a little time
ReplyDeleteIt’ll be spick and span!
Luxury of time
Is in my hands'
and so the house in ruins will become inhabited.
love this! Recycling a mess into a home! Well done!
ReplyDeleteah, he will make the most of what is given
ReplyDeletewhat many might pass right over
as not good enough for them
Great write and so often happens to the homeless.
ReplyDeleteYvonne.
Sure he will make it his own
ReplyDeletehad just what he needed in that place well others looked at it in disgrace
ReplyDeleteSo cool! Now I know where to go when I need a handyman :)
ReplyDeleteIt's all in the eye of the beholder isn't it. So very little, and yet he is grateful, I'm sure, for these small mercies.
ReplyDeleteNicely done and thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteTis the home of the Midnight Cowboy !
ReplyDeleteCheers mate
A good reason to recycle and make use!
ReplyDeleteHope he makes it home again. Well writen
ReplyDeleteWhat one person sees as hopeless another sees home....moving piece
ReplyDeleteYou put a positive spin on a depressing image ... good job, Hank!
ReplyDeleteFrom ashes it rises to home sweet home! Perfect!
ReplyDeleteClever and sad.
ReplyDeleteJust a little elbow grease...
ReplyDeleteLove the direction you took with this photo. Well done!
ReplyDeleteI like your take on this prompt. You gave it a hopeful perspective.
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