Thursday, February 18, 2016

The Man with a Backpack




He must really want me
To write about him
I see him again today
At Starbucks 

His backpack, professional 
Ready for Mt. Everest
His hair, grey
Ready for nursing home
His skin, dark
Ready for a discussion about race

Why does he roam 
the neighborhood?
At the library, with a book
At the bagel shop, with a book
At Starbucks, with a book
Always the backpack 
Always the grocery bag

He must really want me
To write about him
Are you really homeless?

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