Haunted Mind

rest in peace

Photo by Raitis Krikis on Unsplash

what would it take to get you off the street
there is a church next door
yet tonight you sleep on a bench
how many large bags are there
you carry around
many more than the grocery cart
you push around town

what would help you
where could you go to have security
a respite from the bitter cold

what would make you happy
what would you love to do
where would you wish to be
is there anything
that could turn your circumstance
that would make you free

if only you had a hand out
a leg up
a boost

i suppose
my fair lady
and debutantes
only make an amusing show

are you beyond reach
unwilling to help yourself
impossible to move past your state
is this the way it will be