ON THE MEND poem

On the Mend

Got carried away Jolly Jones did
trying hard not to sneak-attack
another tourist for a bite
any kind of handout
perhaps
a coffee at the local diner

yet hard to imagine him not
working his usual habitat
at the bus stop
rolling eyes
wanting to
attract a little sympathy
hoping they’ll see his floppy
shoes and second hand taste
in clothing

aha
another customer.

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