The night fell with darkness
As I see the people
Women and men
Finding places to sleep
On the city street, stoops, and parking lots
With the lights dimmed low ....
Holding judgement to the people we see
Their faces are sad
Bodies tired too ...
Did they have their meal for the day
Water to quinch their thirst ....
You ask, why are they living this way
For this we don't understand
Don't pass judgement towards them ...
Most would choose not to be there
(We know of course some would and do) ....
Their bedding of maybe a blanket
Piece of cardboard or if lucky
A sleeping bag and (or) tent ...
The darkness is the comfort they need and (or) want
Nobody to pass judgement
There are so many things
We don't understand ....
Is it only me that would like to see help
Show your compassion and believe
Smile, greet them with a hello
Maybe a prayer or two
Some would like a meal, a few don't, we know ....
There are just some things
We don't understand
Don't stand in judgement
As we drive away into the darkness ....
I pray they have a better night
A better tomorrow
Then they had today
May their sad faces
Have at least a smile
May their tired bodies get some rest ....
God's peace and protection for you all
There are just so many things
We don't understand ....
Michael VanDyke @C 2022
