He walks along the street
looking preoccupied,
the thoughts running through
his head have him terrified.
This troubled man
who once had it all
now he’s just waiting
for death to call.
No one takes much notice
of him anymore
but if they see him coming,
they rush inside
and close their door,
afraid that he will
come begging for money,
while their children throw stones
at him and think it’s funny.
This troubled man
whose mind has gone astray
is now left on his own
to try and find his way.
