The homeless poet
stood outside the bar
in the cold
talking to anyone
who would listen.
He held a stack of papers
in his hands
that he gave away
to anyone who showed
the slightest interest.
He said they were free,
but anyone with half a heart
would give him a buck or two,
or at least some coins,
just enough for a cup of coffee.
He was a guru
in his own peculiar way,
and his words
were laced with a type
of apocalyptic strangeness –
full of velvet angels
with dark chocolate wings
receding down from heaven
to punish the normal
and bring chaos to the meek.
He was all mixed up inside,
but that was his role to play,
and it was all perfect,
and it was all beautiful –
whether he found a bed,
or whether he died in the street,
it was all ok,
because the angels were coming either way.
3 comments
Wow how Touching. Indeed the Angels are Coming Anyway. Beautiful Poem. Keep It Coming Scott Thomas Outlar.
This is brilliant and beautiful.
Very impressive piece with images and emotions that grab you. Can’t wait for more Scott.