Empty Belly

cold

wet

scared

tired

grease

filth

stink

paper cup

a few coins

defeat

self-loathing

empty stomach

polished shoes

warm coat

fat wallet

it's greasy

it's filthy

it's stinky

the shame

apathy

disgusting

avoid eye contact

shabby coat

depression

no work

pathetic

he's greasy

he's filthy

he's stinky

he's lonely

that might be her

the search of a purse

last five dollars

a sandwich

a coffee

a warm belly

a shabby coat

satisfaction

an empty belly

Author's Note

This actually reflects my own situation. I'm on disability and only one step away from the streets myself. But help I will if I can. I've gone without so someone who has nothing gets a peice of something. It matters.