The Homeless Mans Blues
the first thing you notice
are the holes in his shoes
the smelly raggedy clothes
older than historical news
his most valuable possession
are the homeless man blues
before I sat and listened
I threw money into a can
anticipating lyrical bullshit
from this dirty homeless man
he sang of his tour in nam
and the family he once had
the joys within his heart
when children called him dad
his tone became excited
when singing of his wife
his queen, his princess
the true love of his life
his song ended sadly
coffins, like a trunk
hold all family memories
killed by one driving drunk
Bob Shank Jan 8th-2004
Many thanks to Malik who
shared his life with me.
He is now with his family,
for GOD has provided him
with a permanent home....
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Submission Name: The Homeless Mans Blues
