The December sky
is bleak,
bleak to the homeless soul
seeking a sheltered corner
in which to
pass the night.
The jingle of
the Christmas bells
jangle his nerves
and ring false
in ears
that are listening
for someone to say:
"Come in, you are worthy."
Of course, this photo breaks my heart.
Humans can at least access services
and try to get some help, but animals
are helpless, and they dont get a vote
about being on the street.
However, that furry creature's love
may very well be
the most devotion this young person
has ever known.
