How does this poem make you feel?

Question

In an ice splintered twilight
Sits dark in the gloam,
A bird on a wire
the others have flown.
Perhaps they've migrated
And left it alone?

So I think of the city
And its burnished, bright lights
And the plight of the homeless,
Forgotten at night,
As they huddle for cover
And keep out of sight.

I ponder on faces
of the Mothers who birthed,
The ones who have nothing
on this cold planet Earth,
And the lesson I've learned,
If your face doesn't fit,
Your prospects and future
Are worthless as spit.

? · Accepted Answer

I knew how that felt once, but at least had a van to sleep in, and was able to get jobs. But some have nothing to start with at all.But I won't give a buck to anyone who has a cell phone!!!!

Reyvrex · Answer

Very apt poem for today  Cassie.

5 ft 7 Texas Heaven · Answer

Initially I was reminded of Maya Angelou, then as I read, I pictured a dying earth, an irreversible situation we'd caused, and while not thrilled in the use of spit, it is about as pointed & spot on as it needs to be, without vulgarity. As you have, so often, you've created a poignant, but timely, topical poem. <3

How does this poem make you feel?

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