Stained Teeth
Holes in his jeans
give a telling impression
small tattoo drawn
across his midsection
Boots have been worn down
loosing most of its tread
Tent along the river
is where he laid his bed
Stain on his teeth
you can only see with a smile
Enjoying a home cooked meal
has been quite a while
Something in his eyes
says nothing's okay
he rarely makes eye contact
always looking away
He feels the judgement come
from you and me
"I am a person like everyone else,
can't you see?"
There's no help coming
to give him a home
Endless train tracks
he will continue to roam.
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