The homeless sleep rough at Christmas time
wishing for a home of their own
and from street to street
then along the alleys the homeless people roam ,
until they come to the shelter
where they beg for a bed and some bread .
But the man who runs the shelter there
puts out his hand and shakes his head .
Unless you’ve got a fiver of course
which would get you in for the night .
The streets are a cold and merciless place
where nothing is out of sight .
It was Christmas Eve down at the shelter
and there wasn’t a bed to spare ,
so the few who knew of the penny rope system
made there way over there .
It was called the penny rope
because that’s how much it cost to buy a spot ,
on a rope tied across a room
where you could hang all your weary lot .
On Christmas morning there’s a free cooked breakfast
for all for hungry men ,
with donations of clothes arriving constantly
every now and then .
It’s Christmas in the shelter
and there’s a party for those on the roam .
Someone is selling raffle tickets
and the first prize is a new home .
See the homeless smile and for a while
Christmas is not so alone .
Its Christmas in the shelter
and Santa arrived as everyone planned ,
With some gifts for all the residents there
and a penny in the hand .
By Doctor Write
Originally Posted On Site: 2009-12-19 06:19:32
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