Homeless

As I walked today
in the snow and cold,
I thought of the homeless.
You know those folks
who huddle in doorways
and ask for a few coins.
As I walked today
in the snow and cold,
I thought of the homeless.
John is mentally ill.
Jose is suffering PTSD.
Vonda is fleeing abuse.
As I walked today
in the snow and cold,
I thought of the homeless.
Pilgrims at our borders
fleeing war, poverty, oppression
yearning for freedom.
As I walked today
I thought of the homeless.
Those young people
who are judged because
of their sexual identity
or their race, religion
and religious faith.
As I walked today
I thought of the homeless.
Those old folks who
Who are alone,
Ignored and forgotten.
Jesus said,
“When you care for
the least of these,
you care for me.”
We are all searching
For a home…