Sunday, November 20, 2011

Sunday 160 in Weekend Prompts



Did you notice that?
The homeless is anxious
in treasure haunting
when it comes to thanksgiving,
Wanna to offer them a meal?          
If you do,
That's a handsome deal.

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46 comments:

  1. Brian MillerNovember 20, 2011 at 1:10 PM

    they need our help year round but often get more notice this time of year...i serve at the soup kitchen weekly and the crowds just keep getting bigger

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  2. Alice AudreyNovember 20, 2011 at 2:07 PM

    That would explain the Santa ringing a bell outside the grocery store yesterday.

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  3. Adura OjoNovember 20, 2011 at 2:25 PM

    "The homeless is anxious
    in treasure haunting
    when it comes to thanksgiving"

    This bit gets to me...It just does. Thought provoking. Thanks for sharing.

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  4. AnonymousNovember 20, 2011 at 2:36 PM

    There are too many going hungry--it just shouldn't be...

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  5. AnonymousNovember 20, 2011 at 2:45 PM

    I wrote one on the same subject, I think I titled it simply "Thanksgiving", I will have to go back and look, but I met you on this one as far as agreeing with your ideas. Touching and human, your words.
    Nice pen!

    Kellie

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  6. Monkey ManNovember 20, 2011 at 3:08 PM

    This is the time of year for giving. Great post for a Sunday 160. Thanks for playing.

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  7. LynNovember 20, 2011 at 3:39 PM

    We've got to do it..I help with the prep and serving on Thanksgiving at church on 5th Av and 90th..ritzy neighborhood, but lots of poor show up..we're ready for more..

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  8. anthonynorthNovember 20, 2011 at 3:50 PM

    An important issue excellently handled.

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  9. AnonymousNovember 20, 2011 at 3:52 PM

    interesting natural words!

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  10. eNovember 20, 2011 at 4:19 PM

    An evocative post...It bothers me to live in a wealthy, resource-laden country and see more and more people in need of food and shelter...Something is clearly very wrong and it is not just a personal issue.

    Thanks for your kind comment on my blog.

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  11. Susie ClevengerNovember 20, 2011 at 4:49 PM

    No one in this country should go hungry...thanks for your eloquence in reminding us we should do our part

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  12. MaggieNovember 20, 2011 at 5:10 PM

    Thanks, Morning. This is a poignant write.

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  13. izzyNovember 20, 2011 at 5:17 PM

    Good one! hunger is tough-
    thanks for visiting!

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  14. Miriam SaganNovember 20, 2011 at 5:38 PM

    Thank you--response to a classic.

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  15. Marbles in My PocketNovember 20, 2011 at 7:23 PM

    Well said, Morning.

    http://charleslmashburn.wordpress.com/2011/11/20/precious-moments/

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  16. G-ManNovember 20, 2011 at 7:55 PM

    You have a Heart of Gold

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  17. SandyCarlsonNovember 20, 2011 at 8:07 PM

    The hunger is palpable.

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  18. Laura MariaNovember 20, 2011 at 8:17 PM

    Great subject and poem. Good job on combining all those prompts!

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  19. Enchanted OakNovember 20, 2011 at 8:41 PM

    Finally found you after trying to track you down through comments on others' Poetry Jam posts. Shoulda just followed your link on the Jam site itself. I enjoyed your presence in this week's Jam. Your use of language is itself haunting, Morning friend.

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  20. LolamouseNovember 20, 2011 at 9:00 PM

    Great reminder of what the holiday is all about.

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  21. Old ravenNovember 20, 2011 at 9:20 PM

    Ah ... the 30s dustbowl photos, so poignant . You poem reminds me of the thanksgivings that I used to do after my divorce when I was quite young. I did not wish to be alone and somehow always invited those who had no family ... it worked well and was very satisfying. Happy Thanksgiving.

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  22. Old RavenNovember 20, 2011 at 9:42 PM

    I feel so dense :) I just now realized that this was a 160 - very cool and yes,thank you for the Picnic reminder. I am sort of lost on this new blog, attempting to learn everything.

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  23. Harshad MehtaNovember 20, 2011 at 9:47 PM

    That is real thanksgiving.

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  24. JimNovember 20, 2011 at 10:06 PM

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  25. JimNovember 20, 2011 at 10:07 PM

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  26. JimNovember 20, 2011 at 10:08 PM

    Nice write, Morning. Yes, theirs is a plight that none of us want. I hope you and I are never that unlucky.

    I have though, experienced some really down Thanksgivings and I wasn't even homeless. Most vividly I remember spending the holiday week end in an old apartment above a dingy bar on a side street. It wasn't my apartment but my friend had vacated it for the weekend to be with her parents and so she offered it to me because it was 'downtown'.

    Now Mrs. Jim and I, retired and not homeless, eat supper with about 40 to 60 homeless persons every Wednesday evening.
    ..

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  27. KayNovember 20, 2011 at 10:11 PM

    Placing our own desires aside and thinking of what others would be thankful for is certainly a wonderful blessing. Nice!

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  28. AnonymousNovember 20, 2011 at 11:40 PM

    A poignant reminder of what giving really means...an excellent write.

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  29. Teresa MarieNovember 21, 2011 at 12:45 AM

    Morning, You almost made me cry with this one! I know what it's like to be homeless and hungry. to worry and be fearful of what will come next. Beautiful job! Blessings, Terri

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  30. MrsupoleNovember 21, 2011 at 1:03 AM

    Hi Morning,

    Very thought provoking poem. Thanksgiving is all about sharing with those who are less fortunate and if the Native Americans had not shared then maybe we would not be celebrating.

    "Treasure haunting" really does make one think especially about the children who have so many dreams and hopes for things to become better.

    Thanks and giving, one wonders who put those two words together, but with giving comes thankfulness.

    Thank you so much for your visit and nice comment, and thank you again for coming back and joining in with this weeks Treasure Theme Thursday. Always nice to everyone again.

    God bless.

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  31. LeoviNovember 21, 2011 at 1:19 AM

    I think they should support to solve your problem, if no one is like taking aspirin to cure a cold.

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  32. DeLiNovember 21, 2011 at 3:03 AM

    touching

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  33. Brother OllieNovember 21, 2011 at 9:05 AM

    nice - you speak the truth in this piece

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  34. Dave KingNovember 21, 2011 at 9:06 AM

    Finely written and very moving.

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  35. rchNovember 21, 2011 at 11:22 AM

    One thing to give thanks for is that there are caring people such as yourself who also happen to write great poetry :-)

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  36. AnonymousNovember 21, 2011 at 2:12 PM

    Disciplined wordplay...

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  37. Victoria Ceretto-SlottoNovember 21, 2011 at 7:25 PM

    This is a good reminder. They need our help every day. This photo is a classic taken from the time of the dust bowl...the era covered by Steinbecks "Grapes of Wrath."

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  38. The PoetNovember 21, 2011 at 9:41 PM

    Hello.
    There will be an abundance of food on many tables for the holidays...& a lot of waste. Wonder how many will think about the hungry & homeless before they throw away their surplus?

    Very thought-provoking indeed.
    Thanks for sharing & visiting. I appreciate your comment.

    Beautiful Woman Of My Heart

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  39. AnonymousNovember 21, 2011 at 9:55 PM

    Very true. The holiday season can be very tough for some people, especially in this economy time. Beautifully composed.

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  40. tinkwelbornNovember 21, 2011 at 10:12 PM

    difficult, awkward, and very problematic situation...and your poem skewers the conscious with the reminder. furthermore, guilt is evoked. small, powerful piece.

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  41. MargaretNovember 22, 2011 at 7:24 AM

    You are correct. The first step is noticing...

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  42. Sandra WilkesNovember 22, 2011 at 2:16 PM

    I've never tried to blog in 160 but I Tweet in, what is it, 140??? Not so good though. You conveyed the powerful message the homeless reflect to us...powerful photo. Sandra

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  43. KweschnNovember 22, 2011 at 8:26 PM

    wow, I love this, Morning!
    Very sincere, and thought provoking!
    Thank you for reminding us! :)
    Happy Thanksgiving!!
    Cheers,

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  44. Jeannette,November 23, 2011 at 3:05 AM

    hello...the greatest you can do on thanksgiving day is to give back whatever blessings you may have received by sharing your blessings to the "homeless"...few but very inspiring lines...thanks for sharing

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  45. MelissaNovember 25, 2011 at 5:19 AM

    A reminder we can all always use. Thank you for the introspective moment!

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  46. Mary B. MansfieldNovember 25, 2011 at 7:49 PM

    a powerful reminder, very nicely done!

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