today I got stopped by a homeless man

needing a helping hand

gave him a few bucks, told him I understand

it saddend my heart as I got in my car, I had to stop and pray

glanced accross the street at the park where the children play

drug debris, trash and glass were everywhere,does anyone care?

why do the children have to play in a park that adults would fear?

across the street the corner was filled with teenage boys

talking loud, being ignorant making noise

blocking the entrance to the chinese store

degrading a girl passing by, calling her a whore

the worst part is that she stopped and gave one her number

I stared in disbelief and began to wonder

a neighborhood with such neglect

young boys  with no respect

young girls with no self esteem or self respect

Am I the only one this bothers, what the heck?