By Anita Mondragon
When I was 13, my dad used to preach in the Rescue Mission downtown. He would make my brother and I go as well. I hated it! Until one night, something happened that would change my life forever. Years later, I wrote this poem about that night… I share it with you now.
DO YOU WANT PEACE???
He wakes up in the alley,
Vomit, crusted on his face.
Propped up against the dumpster,
Thinking, “How did I get
to this place?”
He slowly stands,
And shakes himself off,
Trying to remember…
He used to have a home and family…
A loving wife, so tender. Read more…