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By: Sara Hamri
Homeless
I am homeless
Listen
Do you not hear my screams?
Where is all of the s upport?
My exact thoughts as I lay on the rusted park bench
School
Where will my son get his e ducation?
I think as my brittle and weak fingers run through his hair
He looks up at me with his bright blue i nnocent eyes,
I try not to shed a tear.
Am I safe?
I look for a little spot to breastfeed while my eyes wander around,
Looking for any s uspicious activity
Will I sleep soundly or will I have to f ight for our lives,
Just like the other night.
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It’s that time of the month
Will I have money to eat for the next couple of days,
If I choose to spend money on my f eminine needs?
I decide to tear off a piece of my sweater.
Do you not hear my screams?
Where is all of the support?
Listen.
I need help.