Christopher Delegans Poet Free verse

Mr Sidewalk Prophet

Cool street breath 
Presses on him as he curls beneath the bridge again 

Mind Flickers
Bright scraps he can’t hold…slipping off like ash in rain

Still he collects
Every stray spark slicing through the static

Hoping one
May burn long enough to start him over

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sara Etgen-Baker April 8, 2026 at 5:40 PM awesome imagery....deserves a fav Christopher Delegans April 11, 2026 at 10:05 AM Thank you for always being so positive and encouraging, Sara. I appreciate your comments and am honored by the fav.

Joseph May April 7, 2026 at 3:54 PM Hoping for sparks of hope Christopher Delegans April 11, 2026 at 10:03 AM Indeed. Thanks for reading and commenting, Joseph.

Suzette Richards April 7, 2026 at 12:25 AM Vivid imagery and also relatable in a metaphorical context. FAVing it Christopher Delegans April 11, 2026 at 10:03 AM Honored for the fav, Suzette. Thank you for reading and I am glad you enjoyed it.