Day 24 - Breathing

24th Oct 2019


Day 24 - OctPoWriMo  2019

Breathing

Crowds

Breathe mist into icy air

Scurry along this  dark evening,

Eager to get to ...

Theatres, Shows,  meetings with

Friends.

Keep cold at bay with

Furs, scarves, hats, gloves.

Hurry past...

Past railings

Where you're sat on

Your cardboard mat

Past...

You...
In  the air

Tempting aromas - burgers,,
chips,  onions,

( I've always loved the smell of frying onions).

You,

Hunched over,.

Hands gnarled, red

 "a man of the road".

They, look away.

Are you invisible ?

No, they don't want to see..

Don't want, to "get involved"

Make excuses:

"There's no need for anyone to be

Hungry in this country"

Your blanket,
pulled up under your chin,

little protection.

A small family notice,

See you,

Are moved,

Bring coffee, chips.

A cheery word,

Acknowledge you,

Listen to you,

Then go their way,

You, watch,
Hands caressing warm cup
You, smile...