Dear Sheltered (Dramatic Monologue Poem)
shiver, slither, suffer brittle bone of bench bed
ring, clink, jingle bell carol rang in my head
frosty, peppery, thin, chin hair, blue sapphire jacket worn
couple’s carriage ride in central park, jimmy’s heart torn
noon strikes, cop yells, “take a hike.” Dumpster dive time
garden café serves patrons hot ginger tea with lemon lime
shops full of holiday treats, half-eaten strudel on the street
three-time divorcee, child support, alimony my sad defeat
hire me i’m qualified, i assure you, you’ll be satisfied
no address, no smart phone, on my application i lied
shower gyms, grocery store samples, come to my aid
origami is my trade, solicit strangers to get paid
single origami rose purchase today for just a dollar
treat yourself/lover we are not promised tomorrow
p.s. Jimmy the homeless guy speaks in first person to the sheltered and references to himself in third person. He creates origami flowers for extra cash which is symbolic of his kindheartedness, although he’s prejudged because of his situation (written March 16, 2016).
