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About Street roots. (Portland, OR) 1998-current | View Entire Issue (May 20, 2016)
Street Roots * May 20-26, 2016 Poetry Page 14 Diverse Perspectives Changes The Bitter, Sweet Victory by Don Grubb by Leo Rhodes Inquiring minds always wanting to know, searching high sdmetimes searching low ever waiting for what each one might show. Dedicated to a disciplined positive attitude and being extra loving to those Offen rude always ever aware time is a gift from above. Eagerly ready to demónstrate in love. Time is given to the individual always present Time is given to those in mansions! Time is given to those even in tents! Eternally existing is Love, Truth and Time. I’ll conclude with this Time given in love should be time given back to love from above! The struggle is hard. Changing people’s perception on homelessness' Is verydifficult It takes lots of talking And direct actions Sometimes the changes takes months .. But most of the time if takes years When the changes happen It’s a bitter/sweet victory The bitterness Is watching the homeless At first they are excited with hope As time goes by They start losing hope . So much suffering Both physical and mental nenies FARMERS’MARKET WEDNESDAYS 2-7PM CareOregon’ UP TO $5 MATCH WITH EBTCARD We're passionate about helping our community access healthy food that they can trust. By shopping at our market, you'll get extra food dollars while supporting local farmers and community. 3029 SE 21st Ave. btwn Powell & Division OHP Navigation Clinics CareOregon and our partners make Oregon Health Plan navigation easy! We offer help with: • Medicaid medical, dental and mental health appointments • Medicare eligibility for disabled and elderly adults Find us at these locations: Belmont Library 1038 Cesar Chavez Blvd MaylfcJ... 12 p.mr2 p.m. Bud Clark Commons 665 NW Hoyt Avenue May 11..... .... 8 a>fF|.-10am May 25 8 a.m.-10am City Team Portland 526 SE Grand Avenue May 18........ 8 a.m.-10 am. Clackamas County Transition Center Union Gospel Mission 3 SW. 3rd Ave 2223 Kaen Road, Oregon City May 24...... ...,2 p.m.-4 p.m. May 41 p.m.-3 p.m. May 31-^ May 18.... .......1 p.m<3 p.m. June 1................ 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Downtown Portland Portland Rescue Mission Starlight Parade! June 4*8:30 p.m..-11 p> 111 W Burnside May 5 8 a.m.-10am' CareOregon goMobile is sponsoring the May 12......... ,8a.m.-10am May 19... ..J... 8 ajn.-10am . “Portlandia’ section of the Starlight Parade. May 26..... ........ 8 a.m.-10am june.2,^... - 8 a.m .HOaiiS See you there!
