The poem describes the narrator's experience with homelessness and drug addiction. It suggests they ran away from abusive parents and ended up on the streets due to drugs. The poem contrasts feelings of hopelessness, desperation, and despair with optimism and hope at the end.

1. Homelessness Poetry by Sarah C.

2. Nature did me wrong I sit in the streets alone It is not my fault

3. My parents are mean The streets are better than them So, I ran away

4. I still am human But now I am on the streets Thanks to all the drugs

5. Hopeless Alone, desperate Begging, crying, despairing Addictions, exhaustion, friends, security Loving, dreaming, believing Peaceful, optimistic Hopeful

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