Saturday, August 19, 2000

who was he

who was he before me
in line up everything
he might need a push
to get moving
in an uphill direction
left at home
or that places where he stays
under low light at night
you will find him
smiling at the moon
full and allowing his shadow to join him
late night conversation
with another personality
he keeps this man hidden
beneath the layers
clothing and skin
hardly keep him warm
that’s where thoughts come in handy
but who was he here
all along the way stopping to refuel
or refuse help from others
everyone is promising something
he looks stupid waiting for a follow through
everyone has shit they have to wade through
and deal with on a daily basis
hope that not all become ostrich-like
sand in hair and eyes
can’t hear the sirens
when someone has stopped breathing…

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