As part of this I wrote a poem called Familiar Stranger, inspired by the homeless people I have seen.
It centres around a 65-year-old homeless man that I used to pass every day on my way to school. It was published in my local newspaper.
People offered food, clothing and shelter to him as a result.
Part of it reads:
"With all the help you turned away.
The Good Samaritan let you stray,
Your world in a brown paper bag.
For all the world to see you are worthless and sad."
It finishes: "Your soul is fading now, I'm afraid to say.
And I just want you to know, I thought of you each day."
My campaign led to the man I used to walk past being rehoused in London.
- Dominic has been nominated for a Deutsche Bank Spotlight Award for his campaign.
- Do you know a child or young person with a story to tell? Call Gordon Carson on 020 8267 4709, email gordon.carson@haynet.com.
