Eddie

always had knee holes

in his jeans

back in 1952

perhaps a forerunner

to that style today

lots of love in his home

much caring

in spite of little money

bread and sugar sandwiches

often available

along with Kool Aid

2 glasses if you behave.

Visiting Eddie

certain to be a fun time

for pre-teens

looking for treasure

among humps of garbage

on Dump Road

where empty bean cans

tickle bare toes

and about six families live.

When the laughter

and visiting has evaporated

Eddie climbs home stairs

says goodnight to his

little sister – sometimes

a kiss on the cheek

for a young girl so sweet.