homeless

now let me tell you something, sir
with your hands cupped open
filled with cheap copper nickel
what do you want from me?
a nickel? a quarter? a toonie at best?
sure, i will give you all you want
but you know what i think about you?
i think you're worth more than that
pick yourself up, have some dignity
you're a valuable precious soul
do not degrade yourself like that
on the floor begging gets you one thing
people looking down on you
you are worth more than any piece of paper or coin
there you sit, alone and worrisome
but just close your eyes and say a prayer
and receive the biggest gift of all
God's love, comfort, and grace