Vagabond

YoungThoth on Nov 28, 2011

Vagabond.

That thing you see alone in the corner
of your favorite coffee shop
sitting like he’s in
an electric chair
hair as kept as a kitchen mop

A drifter
a ship without a rudder
it wasn’t his plan to be wrecked
and dying in the gutter

His smile is unsymmetrical
perfect for spitting chew
and his smell gave evidence
to the importance of using shampoo

What list of requirements
does one hath to expect respect?
clearly you don’t owe him any
and you feel more sorry for his pet

His face is then forgotten
you serve him as a passerby
not giving him another thought
your gaze avoids his eyes

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Victoria Jenkins on Nov 29, 2011
I’ve read the rest of your stuff, and I think that this is the best thing you’ve posted on Triond so far. It carries a lot of emotional weight, because it resonates with everyone–that is, every person who’s been ignored in this fashion, and every person who /has/ ignored.

Unsymmetrical, gave, and hath seem out of place here–I think they should be replaced with similar words. However, it is, of course, your call.

Thanks for sharing, and have fun writing!
PHILLY DREAMER on Nov 29, 2011
It’s a shame that people turn a blind eye. I think it’s because we don’t want to be reminded of how bad things can actually gt.

Hi there!