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May 2013
A HOMELESS MAN WALKS INTO THE ROOM
And no, this isn't the start of a joke
Just pondering aloud in front of you
My fellow deep thinking folk

HE HEADS DIRECTLY FOR YOU
I know what I would think
He's not asking because hes hungry
I'm probably buying him a drink

THE OUTCOME IS SO OBVIOUS
I'm sure by now I'mΒ looking to see
If I have anything to give him
Because thats what he' going to ask me

I KNOW I CAN SPARE THE CHANGE
Or maybe I do have a light
If thats what he needs and I have it
Of course I'll do whats right

OF COURSE I KNOW WHAT I'LL LEARN FROM THIS
Proving I'm not the judgmental kind
Without hesitation I'd dig out a dollar
And push all other prejudice behind

BUT LIFE LESSONS ARE OFTEN LEARNED ACCIDENTLY
And although some come easy others may not
You may learn what is right
Despite everything you thought

LIKE THIS LESSON OF ASSUMING
That we may learn from this man of doom
When you realize he only has to ***
And your blocking the restroom
Kim McCarthy
Written by
Kim McCarthy  Boston
(Boston)   
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