Homelessness - life experiences

Sandy, who currently accesses the Link-Up service has for a number of years expressed himself through poetry. Writing poetry is a therapeutical aid for Sandy, and he would like to share a poem to help others. 

I've come a long way from my roots
worn out many pairs of walking boots;
love in a city then peace in the country
no matter where I ran, couldn't run from me.

Lay down on lonely cold dead end streets
with the cardboard as my bedding sheets;
drank to keep out the cold and ease the pain
of distant memories that arise so sharp in my brain.

Now i've nearly reached my destination
been an eye opener for my realisaton;
it's no longer a fight to survive
really it's quite enjoyable to be alive.