This poem hits me hard....

It is a scary thing these days to stop and lend a helping hand... you never know the outcome... or the intentions of the person asking... however,

I work with the homeless, and I can tell you... most of them wish they didnt have to hold that sign and fight hard to not do so...

I love your writing Brenda!!

I have worked in a convenient store where the homeless used to hang out. Listening to their stories was heartbreaking. Men who had a courier and they lost everything. Then there were others. All of them just wanted a bite to eat and a kind word. Being homeless is something I thought could never happen to me. Whenever I see someone on the side of the road holding a sign I stop and if it's only a few dollars it makes me feel good to help someone in need. Thank you for sharing. Take care

Hello Brenda

This piece struck me as I myself often pass people who are/claim to be homeless and wonder the same thing, which inevitably leads to the question "should I part with my money"?
To be fair, some aren't always genuine and they are often the ones you can clock instantly, but most of them probably are and I guess that is worth a few of our coins......if we ourselves are able to give them.

Great write and all the best,
Ben