Looking down
at the street below
from this 14th floor
hotel window
I see the sidewalk
where my family sleeps
if God is real
I hope it weeps
for what society
has become
we don’t see our sister
just another bum.
Her heart was broken
soul almost dead
she needs more
than just some bread…
She needs a friend
she needs a brother
she needs family
when she asked me
for some change
I saw humanity.
So I changed my destination
from the local jazz club
to the ABC store
to buy her some grub
and as she ate a turkey sandwich
a tear came to her eye
she stared at me a minute
and then asked me why?
“I see my wife, sister, and mother
when I look at you
and all these people passing by
would stop
if they only knew
how much you’re hurting
how much you need a friend
take one step at a time
you’re heart will start to mend
bend but do not break
and take a look around
you were forsaken and alone
but sister, you’ve been found”
And I’m drowning in the silence
in between her words
spread your wings and fly, sister
just like the birds.
You’re a goddess
you’re Ohana
I just wish you knew
imagine heaven and you’ll have it
soon, your pain will be through.
You are not a bad person
but life dealt you a bad hand
in solidarity with you, sister
right here I’ll stand.
soitgoes1984 