Sunday, December 27, 2020

i think i know

the crippled man
on
the corner.
smiles
and waves his plastic
bucket.
god bless, the sign says.
he's wearing
red
for the holidays.
a droopy hat
and green pants.
he has one leg.
i want to roll the window
down and give him
something.
something that would
change his life.
what would a dollar do,
a loaf of bread
a pint of bourbon.
what is that he really
wants.
i think i know.

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