The poetic homeless man

[John Connor]

For 35 years, an old homeless man spent his days writing beautiful poems and short stories, unseen by the world around him. “The Conditioned” is a critically acclaimed documentary that follows the remarkable journey of this 77-year-old Brazilian poet and philosopher.
Day after day, Raimundo Arruda Sobrinho sat outside in his makeshift shelter, writing, writing, writing. He dreamt of the day his words would be published, let alone read by someone… anyone. But then in spring of 2011, Raimundo’s life changed forever when he was befriended by woman named Shalla. She couldn’t help but notice Raimundo was never without his pen and pencil, scribbling away on his small scraps of paper. He gave her one of his poems.

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Unbelievable.

 

[MongGrel]

Yes, you are.

 

[Rakehellion]

Tell that bum to get a job. -John Connor

 

[purbeast0]

"remarkable journey"

of a guy who was homeless for 35 years, probably in the same spot for 35 years.

yeah, that sounds really remarkable.

 

[squirrel dog]

sounds like he needs a dentist ...

 

[John Connor]

Tell that bum to get a job. -John Connor

Well, I'm not going to judge as to why he is on the street. Looking at him walk he has a hunch. So who knows, medical issues? Who are we to judge? Could even be mental health issues.