Looking for a Handout

Crease along the shoulder
Nazi bullet did that
I was a fighter then
Ole Hitler and his friends
Got the best of my juice
Now I’m 52 and just a wino
Looking for welfare
Ain’t it the truth buddy
Ain’t it the truth.

© 1980 Richard L. Provencher

First published Nov 1975 Vol 1 Issue 2
The Outlook, Campellford, Ontario
Canadian Penitentiary Service