Often unseen the many forgotten people
in any inhabited places.
Lonely struggling to live on low pay
to proud to ask for support.
Not only the elderly are in the shade
emotions not displayed.
Many living in homes without any heating
eating little with no contact.
Confined to one room all they own in a bag
nobody comes to call.
Some work long hours on the minimum wage
but are not filled with rage.
Not demanding nor expecting any support
or trying to fleece the state.
Genuine lonely and truly independent souls
who deserve more respect.
Giving the kindness most of won’t ever receive
a rare gift in humility they believe.
Vulnerable as they still think in the old values
of  honesty and respect!
Making them ideal targets for those to hound
intent on taking their last pound!
The Foureyed Poet.
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