The Flute Player
In the subway, the flute player
(cents and dimes at his feet).
He is young and thin,
all sharp elbows and kissing lips
like an old time preacher
channeling Bach.
Watching him hunch over the notes
I can't help thinking
if the breath in his lungs
comes from God or hunger.
Then I wonder if I
who hunger after so many things
should even ask that question?
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