As crianças não merecem!.../ The kids do not deserve!...

Dedico esta foto a todas as crianças do mundo./ I dedicate this photo to all children of the world.

This black cat I called him Hunter was homeless, it took a while to earn his trust he would not come near me, but with food and patience we became friends, one day he stopped eating and wanted nothing to do with me I couldn’t figure out what was wrong so I set out a trap caught him and took him to my vet, I was saddened to learn that he had feline leukemia, sadly he passed shortly after the vet visit. My goal was to get him to be part of our family, unfortunately plans changed, my wife and I were heart broken for such a lovely cat.

Someone feeds the homeless cats before his home, I believe there are 10 to 15 cats. They know what time he is home for feeding time.

What is in this wine?

The more I drink the more I wander off

into a stranger's eyes

I like the way that they reflect my thoughts

What is in this air?

it feels like feathery dust everywhere

and as I breathe it in

I breathe the masculine scent of his skin

And I feel homeless

Your comfortable caress

has triggered unfamiliar restlessness

you and I are we

I feel I've lost my individuality

You're watching me rebel

believing stories only hearts can tell

but when is it enough?

when do I call my feelings on their bluff

And I feel homeless

And I remember us now

but I forgot what we felt like

somewhere along the way

And I feel homeless

And I remember us now

but I forgot what we felt like

And I remember us now

but I forgot what we felt like

And I remember us now

but I forgot what we felt like

somewhere along the way

You're watching me rebel

believing stories only hearts can tell

but when is it enough?

when do I call my feelings on their bluff

There are always a few bees that don't leave the hive, despite clearer boards(special lid that allows bees to leave but not return) they end up homeless/lost.

Have a lovely Sunday

Lost Unicorn have their yearly exhibition raising money for animal welfare on right now. The art is beautiful, it's all wintery and about animals.

Please go see and maybe buy a pic or donate a few lindens -> Lost Unicorn Gallery

Lost Unicorn invite and details about animal charity here

This is one of mine in there called Homeless, a reminder animals lose their homes and their lives on a daily basis. And just like us, they are not immune to harsh weather, hunger, confusion, pain and fright.

Thank u

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Walking home, i passed a recent development. The ground level is unoccupied , but the steps and entrance offer some shelter from the elements on 2 sides. Homeless people often camp here. I noticed this toy doll and felt a pang. My troubles are nothing compared to theirs.

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It is in the world, such a kind of sadness,,

that can not be expressed with tears.

You can not explain it to anyone

Unable to take any shape,

settles snugly in the bottom of the heart as the snow during windless night

In Old Delhi, Delhi, India.

I believe this cat was homeless. He was trying to find some food by the water... Sad.

~ HMBT ~

Santa Barbara, California

Things are very difficult for me now (with MS). I am struggling with my eyesight and typing (my sister is doing this for me )

I have not taken any photos since spring time. So I'm putting on photos from my library taken in the past.

Im getting really annoyed as MS has taken just about everything I love to do away.

I will try and post photos when family can help me.

Lee.

Enjoy it in Large, clicking the letter L

THANK YOU ALL MY KIND FLICKR FRIENDS. YOUR COMMENTS AND INVITATIONS ARE VERY MOTIVATING AND APPRECIATED.

"INDIGENTE". Social Distorsión.

Created for "Social Distortion" - KP December 2018 Contest.

Images and textures of my own.

Querétaro - México.

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Pilsen / Czechia

A homeless guy sleeping in a tent in a doorway in the City. He gave me permission to take this shot. I bought him a coffee and a hot slice of a large pizza, which he said was all he eats. He could still smile which we could all learn from

A Digital Black and White Fine Art photography artwork by Artist Bruce A. Bouley

I am in agreement with most ethical photographers in NOT making the homeless an object for exploitative photography. However, I made an exception in this case for two reasons: one, the justaposition of the homeless man with the Sephora store expressed an important failure of American inequality that seems indifferent to the lives of the very poor and; two, because homelessness in American cities is really reaching a breaking point. We, as photographers, have a contribution to make in this vital discussion.

For all the homeless that has to endure a lonely festive month of christmas..

Inspired by Loute Diesel's recent 'Last Christmas' picture.

🎧 : I Don't Live Here Anymore - The War On Drugs

*Credit* :

K&S : (Backdrop)Canal backdrop at K&S Mainstore

Note : Snow not included

Rezz Room :(Dog) Beagle Baby Animesh Companion(adult available) at Rezz Room Mainstore

Thanks for viewing!

Homeless Jesus - Tim Schmalz's "Frozen Sermon"

A new Homeless Jesus sculpture,presented to the people of Dublin by an anonymous North American benefactor,has been unveiled by the sculptor in the grounds of Christ Church Cathedral in Dublin. Some people love the Banksy feel of it,but others consider it an insult to the figure of Jesus.

The bronze sculpture depicts a park bench with a faceless cloaked figure lying on it. Passers–by realise that the sculpture depicts Jesus only when they notice the holes in the feet. The piece is located in front of the cathedral in full view of the public. and leaves enough room on the bench for someone else to sit down.It's a representation that suggests Christ is with the most marginalized in today's societies.

The first statue was inspired by a sideways glance at a homeless person on a bench in Toronto.The sculptor said that he wanted to get the message out, especially to churches that might want to put this visual prayer outside their church to remind people that human life is sacred.

Casts of the Homeless Jesus sculpture have been installed in cities in N.America,Canada and Europe. Following a competition among prospective Dublin sites,Christ Church Cathedral was chosen to be the location by Tim Schmalz.

At some places in US & Canada people leave gifts for the homeless around the sculpture that are picked up by the homeless or, at the end of the day, collected and given to the shelters.

Church of Ireland Archibishop of Dublin Dr Michael Jackson said that throughout the world of today human beings are subjected to indignity, homelessness, trafficking and death. Every day for them is a Good Friday. They wait for the day of resurrection in hope,in fear, in trust and in betrayal,in darkness and in light.Homeless people draw us into their world,and rightly; we dare not abandon them here or abroad.

The Homeless Jesus is a reminder to the entire community of this city,Catholics and Protestants,people of Faith and people of None.There are people who cannot find a suitable roof over their head and families without a place where they can live with dignity, then none of us can roll over in our comfortable beds with an easy conscience ...

PS: Homeless Jesus' sculpture was banned from central London according to Westminster Council decision.They said it would fail to maintain or improve the character or appearance of the Westminster Abbey and Parliament Square conservation area ... Think about the irony of Jesus the Homeless being Homeless himself , in London ...

Art Works play an important role in bringing social issues to public attention ... Homelessness while awaiting Christmas ...

~ Thanks kindly for your visits,comments & faves ☆☆☆ ~

N.B. Art speaks to us Independent of any Relegion,Dogmas & Beliefs ...

I have always granted myself the freedom to exercise artistic license and pursue whatever brings me joy. Currently, shots from my cellphone and digital AI artwork fulfill that purpose, at least for the time being.

- Generative AI Art - LR Enhanced - PS Expand

Bangkok Thailand

Quite the story on this little election photo. Hipster rolls through street with flag celebrating, while homeless guy peddles on the sidewalk. Yeah.

In the snow - flic.kr/p/2nec37f

I collect portrait photography on the streets while waiting for the right moment. In most cases I ask people to take their picture. In an affort to make intimate portraits of beggars and homeless people I'm talking with them to capture the real emotion in them. They have lot of stories to tell. The loss of a job, a marriage breakup, ill health, mental problems... can result in people on the streets. By and large, people don't choose to be homeless. Those are stories where I usually lern something new. I want my images to tell the story of people, whether homeless people or not. I especially look at their eyes, feel empathy and sometimes give them money. I let them tell their stories through pictures.

All of your wonderful Comments and Faves are greatly appreciated my dear friends! Hope everyone is having a really good day.

© Leanne Boulton, All Rights Reserved

It can happen to anyone, from any walk of life.

20 years ago I had a career that I was incredibly proud of, saving lives, I had a home, mortgage, car and disposable income. I was confident and, even though I hate to blow my own trumpet, I was incredibly good at the work that I did.

I was, however, bullied, harassed, abused, belittled and ostracised by management and many colleagues in a toxic environment where this behaviour had spread like a cancer. This went on daily for 13 years. I thought that I was 'ignoring' it and just knuckling down in my work. I didn't know, until it was too late, that this was damaging both my physical and mental health.

After some time off due to a stress breakdown I returned and the bullying turned into a witch hunt. They succeeded. My mental and physical health had been destroyed. I was wrongly advised to resign by a union that had representatives embedded in management. I was too unwell to pursue any means of recompense.

Losing my career lead to my first Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy attack. This one was nearly fatal.

I have suffered from Complex Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD) for at least 20 years as a direct result of this. Only finally receiving help for the condition last year after years of medical denial because the establishment at the time did not understand the connection between non-life threatening instances and PTSD despite mounting evidence. Thankfully it is much better understood today.

The bullies took my career, my confidence, my identity, my physical health, my mental health and now they have taken my relationship and my home. My ex being unable to cope with my PTSD and reacting to it in a way that was making it worse in a cycle that just destroyed our relationship.

Now, unable to work and unable to claim benefits for the moment, unwell, terrified and struggling at times to cope with basic life things, I am facing this horrendous situation that is so daunting there are times that my thoughts go to a very dark place.

I never imagined any of this would happen to me. I was on top of the world back in the early 2000s. The best time of my entire life.

Maybe I deserved this. Maybe I did something terrible in a former life. I don't know. I can't make sense of it.

I don't want to give up just yet. I want to fight back. I just have so little actual physical support. PTSD can cause isolation. Distrust. Withdrawal.

I have lost my few best friends since moving to Scotland for numerous reasons outside of my control. My family are 300 miles away and offer just loving thoughts. I am on my own.

On Friday I will be completely on my own for the first time in 20 years. This time without the confidence and abilities I had back then. I have to try and find them but without safety, comfort and familiarity I face an impossible task. It can take monumental effort just to cook a simple meal. PTSD is a terrible thing to have.

I am sharing my story as I don't know when or how I will return to Flickr.

Photography has been my recovery. My saviour from PTSD. An adrenaline kick from street photography, the excitement of the edit when you return home. Sharing my photographs with you and taking time to enjoy your photographs. The Flickr routine has kept my sanity and been an important part of my day for years now. I fully intend to return but the odds are against me at least for the moment.

Some of you wanted to help by donating towards the expensive Internet costs I will face in temporary housing.

I hate asking for help but please know that I am incredibly grateful for the help that I have received, both financially and otherwise. Just knowing that people care is a help in itself.

If you wish to keep in touch with me via WhatsApp while I am unable to get my PC online then please Flickrmail me your contact details. (bearing in mind that over the next few days my time is limited).

My PC will be packed tomorrow so I may make one more post before I go. I'll make sure it is a happier picture.

Thank you for taking the time to read this. I am profoundly thankful for the friendships and acquaintances that I have made here. You are all wonderful, awesome people. Thank you.

Homelessness can happen to anyone.

1. slumber, 2. James, 3. David, 4. William, 5. True meaning, 6. home is wher you find it, 7. homeless for the holidays, 8. James 2, 9. papers, 10. no parking, 11. Models, 12. wrong way, 13. Just A Dollar, 14. headed to the salvation army shelter, 15. trying to look invisible, 16. Hungry and Cold, 17. nap time, 18. "what the f*ck is that", 19. napping.. I hope, 20. James Earl, 21. How does it feel?, 22. The Land of Rape and honey, 23. the unknown, 24. A man and his bike, 25. A man without a voice, 26. She could talk for hours, 27. Leroy, 28. Milton, 29. Then he smiled, 30. Mike

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St Nicholas' Church Garden, Liverpool.

Homeless Jesus, is a bronze sculpture by Canadian sculptor Timothy Schmalz depicting Jesus as a homeless person, sleeping on a park bench. The original sculpture was installed at Regis College, University of Toronto, in early 2013. Over 100 casts of the statue have been installed worldwide since 2016.

I find this rather moving, and a sad reflection of life for some in most cities.

we are facing a lot of problems in this country, homelessness being a major one. I'm not seeing answers from the major parties, their only concern seems to be how to get into and stay in office. Good luck, pal, we are all going to need it.

Canon 40d + 24-70/2.8L

He or she is a street dog I met at the Vidin fortress,

street dogs you find all over Bulgaria in the cities and villages. They are normally harmless for humans ...

Vidin, Bulgaria

London 2016

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Homeless encampment Arcadia / El Monte, California

Very late afternoon sun.

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During a heavy rain shower we sheltered under this bridge and had time to watch. There lived some homeless people who stored all their belongings in boxes and bags inside the struts of the bridge. One of them was sweeping the floor.

Place: Hamburg

"Lens": Eyepiece of the analog camera Zenit 122 (single glass element with 1.5 cm diameter).

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Während eines heftigen Regenschauers stellten wir uns unter dieser Brücke unter und hatten Zeit zu beobachten. Dort lebten einige Obdachlose, welche ihr gesamtes Hab und Gut schön aufgeräumt in Kisten und Taschen innerhalb der Verstrebungen der Brücke lagerten. Einer von denen war grade dabei den Boden zu fegen.

Ort: Hamburg

"Objektiv": Okular der analogen Kamera Zenit 122 (ein einziges Glaselement mit 1,5 cm Durchmesser).

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Bath, England

This way...

Looks like Homeless Joe and Dog are still around!

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I'd put Joe aside for a while until he asked to come out again.

I actually think Dog was anxious to get on the move...

This dull dreary month of February with no snow and lifeless looking landscape is a perfect time to get these guys out.