30 Degrees Below Compassion

30 below 

Thinking about that homeless man
as I caress a cup of 
designer coffee.

In a snowflake I see his frozen face
as vanilla creamer slides down my throat.

Saw that homeless snowman 
three days in a row
nesting on the same corner
begging for a bowl.
but I never invited him home
for a bit of warmth
a crumb
to hear his yellowing stories.
 
Karma is barking at the foothills of my soul.
"You may be homeless someday
homeless
cold
forgotten."
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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