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Thursday, August 16, 2012

sudden rain

the homeless man

shares his doorway

First published in Modern Haiku

Danaelle said...: Yes ! Funny !; 1:00 PM
Adelaide said...: Well done, Bill. This brings out the stark contrast between those of us who are comfortable and have homes and the homeless. All we can share is a doorway for a moment.

Adelaide; 1:39 PM
John McDonald said...: lovely one Bill
john; 12:25 AM
Monika said...: I am profoundly moved by this homeless man, ready to share the small thing he "has": a doorway in the rain.; 7:08 AM
Bill said...: Thanks, Daniele, Adelaide, John, and Monika. Putting your comments together, you seem to find here a blend of humor and pathos, which I what I was hoping.; 1:54 PM
Frank... said...: A very poignant haiku, Bill...; 2:53 AM
Julie said...: giving directions
to the soup kitchen --
the homeless man

My dad had that happen to him. Walking around with no cash, a homeless man approached him for money. When he found that Dad had none on him, he shared his tips for obtaining food. Still brings a lump to my throat.; 4:16 AM