R.S. Westeren Studio

The Unwilling Rows of houses line up on this city’s block But not the house you thought to expect Shelters of cardboard, plastic and paper trying to keep out the cold Neighbors of crack whores, dealers, today’s living but dead Some choose this life, other are the unwilling No worries of investments, no market concerns The goals of today is to see a tomorrow Meal time happens where ever there are scraps A half eaten sandwich makes for a marvelous find Some choose this life others are the unwilling Politicians talk about the needs of a city But solutions are as many as the problems they cause Tent city neighborhoods, Christian charities outreach  An unlikely brotherhood rises as a street wise phoenix Some choose this life others are the unwilling Values must adapt as the situations do change What once was wrong, Is survival today Men with badges don’t always serve and protect Laws and dignity are ideals for the wealthy Some choose this life others are the unwilling  Copyright 2011

Thought of the day: The morning is such a powerful thing, the sun breaking the darkness of the night, the chatter of awakening birds, a crispness of the dewfilled air, my dogs searching the yard for clues of last night adventures and the smell of fresh coffee warnming my hands....These images awaken my soul to what simple wonders we see each day for that reason I say Good Morning to all.