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Poems to the Homeless paints a graphic picture of the poor and the homeless everywhere in the world on a given day. The poems elicit deep feelings of sympathy and compassion towards those who once may have been whole, healthy and productive individuals, but who are now broken, and some beyond repair or help. Many are on the street, begging for food, heat and shelter. The poems also address the great indifference and complacency of individuals and institutions who may have the power and the means to make a difference in the life of the poor and homeless, and help make society more just and humane. Poems to the Homeless has been written to sensitize and motivate the readers through schools, social and religious groups and private networks, churches, volunteer organizations, and for those who may be searching for an excellent fundraising item when working with the poor and the homeless, and encourage greater awareness and financial and practical involvement.

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Tina Whalen has experienced opposite extremes in her life, from wealth to poverty. Government fiscal policies in the late 80s/90s destroyed her independence and businesses for a while, a time when she found herself going from millions to zero. She understood at this time how easily, through no personal fault, one can lose personal security and health and even their identity. She saw the poor and homeless on the streets as heroes, because she also felt like one, trying, with great difficulty, to rebuild her life and make it great again. Her resolve and hope were the keys to a great comeback, through education and goals cooperation in place of rebellion, defeat and hate. Tina Whalen has volunteered most of her life and worked with others to build a better and more empathic and humane society. She now hopes to complete her PhD thesis. She's a cancer survivor and has written this book at age 80.

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