jc's find

Eyes averted

we see the pain fresh

start out of self-reveree

the earth shakes and looking up see

what has been there all along.

No, look away again

how many minutes of fame does desperation get?

wild looks, fading to dull

Three days no water?

too much

seeing stomachs empty our eyes full

we look away

(as we have done for years)

Send money

as the young man all belongings

wrapped in a garbage bag

over shoulder walks by hoping a bed

opened at the shelter.

By Phil Specht on Jan 16, 2010 1:48 AM EST