She Saw This Homeless Man Every Day… Until He Gave Her A Piece Of Paper And Everything Changed.

On the corner of a street in the Brazilian city of Sao Paolo sat a poet – though, until recently, not a soul knew it. He had been homeless for years, but beneath his tattered clothes, untamed hair, and bent back, his powerful story has remained untold. Until now.
Though most people never thought much about him as they carried on with their days, Shalla Montiero took interest in him – and it wasn’t long before she realized that she’d found something – and someone – really special.

When Shalla first saw this man, Raimundo Arruda Sorbinho, she had no clue what story he was hiding.

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He soon revealed that he’d been writing poetry for the entirety of his 35 years on the streets.

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Though he had no one to show his work to, he wrote and wrote and wrote.

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She was so moved, that she immediately created a Facebook page to showcase his writing.

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And that’s how Raimundo’s brother – who had not seen him for 50 years – found him again.

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And suddenly, his life was turned around completely. It was a miracle.

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To truly understand just how unbelievable this story and this man are, watch this incredible video. Just make sure you have a tissue box nearby.

What a story. I can’t believe that no one knew just how amazing this man and his poems were for decades. If you want to see more about Raimundo and his writing, check out his Facebook page. It’s really worth it.
While you’re at it, be sure to share his story by clicking below. Your friends will want to see this one.