Tag: poetry

This is the last poem in our first GMC Poetry series. This one was written by Program Manager Stephanie.

Homelessness we seek to end
One person at a time.
Broken minds and spirits mend;
It is an upward climb.

This is a welcoming space;
We work with everyone.
Our job is not a race,
Our job — never done.

And still we press on and on,
We try to persevere.
Until homelessness is gone
Our aid we volunteer.

This week’s poem is titled “Along Wisconsin Avenue,” by Jimmy.

Summer comes in winter’s time
the ivy plants blink in rhyme
from Indian summer’s dew;
the lights are on
and the lights are off
in the shops
Along Wisconsin Avenue.

Stray-bird breaks
a stray cigarette
Breakfast comes
but he’s not breakfast yet
in the shops
Along Wisconsin Avenue.

Aimless loves
that were born to wander
Knights-errant
in athletic gear
The morning’s breath
pops right in your ear
Along Wisconsin Avenue.

This week’s beautiful poem was written by the very talented Miguel!

When life has knocked you off your feet…
No job in sight, no food to eat.
Our father knows of all these things,
And blesses us with angels’ wings.

He shelters us from storms that blow,
And cleans us up and gives us clothes.
He feels our pain, and gives us dreams
And tempers both with angels’ wings.

He’ll guide you to this world of peace,
Where welcomed souls can rest their feet.
It’s in the songs that all birds sing,
GMC / angels’ wings.

It’s time for another poem about GMC! This one was written by one of our wonderful Shower and Laundry Managers, Lucane.

We create a safe space no matter the place.
Inside or outside we make sure there is no harm
and help keep our brothers and sisters warm.
We open our hearts to show compassion.
to bear witness to their lives as a true companion.

Last Wednesday, we posted one of the poems we collected about GMC and said we would post another on the following Monday. Here is another piece that we received, written by a member, William.

In the aspect of life, knowing and becoming one with the elements of life is an experience that is overwhelming. To get in touch with your inner peace is to know God and the coming of his salvation. At Georgetown Ministry Center, they help you with your goals in life and the prosperity of humanity. This is a place of recognition and growth within yourself, as long as you’re willing to take the steps to help yourself. The ministry will work with you.