A man lies still on marble cold,
Beneath the arches proud and old,
Where GPO in grandeur sleeps
And history its silence keeps.
Beside him, dumped without a name,
A cabinet, once prized, now shame—
Discarded wood, a hollow frame,
Much like the system, just the same.
The papers speak of growth and gain,
Of votes cast high for migrant trains,
To feed the beast, the market’s call,
That builds the towers, lets men fall.
For what is worth in gilded land,
When empty palms outstretch a hand?
And under stone, in shadow’s keep,
A nation buys, but will not weep.
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ReplyDeleteAll sorts of rubbish got thrown in the streets these days
DeleteDramática imagen
ReplyDeleteSad state of affairs
DeleteSweet sleep !
ReplyDeleteHighly doubt that
DeleteInteresante escena. Un hombre que parece estar reparando ese viejo armario como si se tratase de los bajos de un automóvil. Buen trabajo
ReplyDeleteHard to imagine that happening
Delete...what is he doing?
ReplyDeleteIt could be anything really. In city, dont ask and dont tell
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ReplyDeleteYes
DeleteA good image-complaint that highlights the cruelty of the situation faced by people with limited resources who have arrived illegally, fleeing war or poverty.
ReplyDeleteGolden era of our civilisation is long passed
DeleteWhat a sad sight...
ReplyDeleteModern studies are saying these people often chose to sleep roughly while emergency accommodation is often available nearby
DeleteThat's really a great photo. It reminds me the importance of regulations that ensure a safe and healthy environment for employees,
ReplyDeleteA photo for reflection! Can we, or can we not, make the world a better place?
ReplyDeletePoor guy.
ReplyDeleteThings need reparied! Good shot. I like the arches behind it and the fact it is tilted really adds to the geometry I think.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful street capture!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful post
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ReplyDeleteLooks dangerous. Great shot and poem.
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They're is homeless issue throughout the world.
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LD....We have a lot that sleep on the streets near shelters that will let them in to bathe. Close to a big hospital and a free health clinic on certain nights. I wished I had time to hand out food to every one of them or a hot cup of coffee.
ReplyDeleteA perfect poem to accompany your picture. Sad.
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