The Difference between a beggar and a person in need of help
A beggar may already have…………. yet still ask
They may take your change for transport but already have a metro card pass
A beggar will have a meal waiting at home and ask for your support due to lack of hunger
Then say………. they lactose intolerant and the Mickey cheese burger is a blunder
A beggar put out their worst, to get your best
A beggar will choose their worst clothes to be properly dressed
A beggar will claim a story and leave out all its triumphs
A beggar will not listen, they want something from you including silence
A person in need say, “Help me please”
It’s been years, but the system has me on my knees
I been working but the economy will show
That the jobs don’t pay, “I got 1 foot outside the door”
I went to school, and worked several jobs
That did not stop me from being robbed
I have something for you too
I will babysit, cook a meal or bit…. if you could help me too!
Written by B.B.
(I live in NYC)
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I live in NYC and had the ability and continue to have the ability and opportunity to meet various people, while I am not always correct, the blog was sent as a message for people that claim victim instead of victory. :)
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It is a sad state of affairs, but in NYC - I"m in Manhattan - many people beg as their full time job. I try to discern who really needs help, and who is really desperate. I gave $20 to some poor soul the other day. He was crying on a street corner in the Village because someone had kicked over his cup and taken his money. I rarely give that much - but he was a mess. Did he use the money for food? I sure hope so. But if he used it for alcohol or drugs...I leave that up to the universe. It's not my place to judge, but I am aware of the realities in the big, bad city.