Homeless Man

Homeless man on my street

digs through recycle bins

peering from my window

he puts a magazine gently in his pocket

perhaps his only entertainment

He moves onto the next bin

I scurry to find a recyclable to offer

only one water bottle

half empty

or 

half full?

pour part on two plants

and the rest in my mouth

run outside

Approach him

a rugged

weathered

bearded

tired

face

pretty brown eyes

peer at me.

Pensive.

Surprised.

Handing him my one little bottle,

I apologize for not having more to offer

we rarely have cans or bottles

He graciously thanks me,

nodding his head.

I return to my home

He

to the next recycle bin.

- Lisa Loria

12/10/14

After I ate breakfast I threw some food in a bag and some bottled water. 

Hopped in my car and tried to find him. no luck.

Wish I had thought of packing him food before he left my street.