The woman in front of me,
Didn’t have enough money to pay for her groceries,
She frantically looked in her purse,
It was quite distressing to see,
She had more problems than me.
I saw people sleeping in shop doorways
A wheelchair user told me,
She had multiple sclerosis depression, and psychosis,
It was so sad to see,
She had more struggles than me.
A man with special needs sits looking forlorn,
He was non-verbal and vulnerable,
At least my problems aren’t permanent,
I can stand up to the establishment,
It was quite plain to see,
He had more issues than me.
I saw a funeral cortege driving by,
It saddens me to see people cry,
They were overwhelmed with grief,
I saw Large white wreath,
Written to mum,
We are sorry you have gone,
It was plain to see,
They had much more pain than me.Dorothy Maude.