Tomorrow
Yesterday, I awoke,
I opened my eyes to a stranger, a poke.
A stranger was tapping me, I stood up
He sat down with the morning news and a coffee cup.
Yesterday, I walked down the street,
My stomach was growling, I wanted some meat.
I found an alley and dug through the trash,
If only I had a little bit of cash.
Yesterday, I went into a store,
I hoped I could sneak some food, and walk out the door.
Before I got in, the manager took a look at my clothes,
And yelled, “Get out and put some shoes on your toes!”
Yesterday, I was so desperate for a sip of water,
The day began to get hotter and hotter.
I no longer knew what to do,
I just needed something that I could chew.
Last night, I found someone else sleeping on my bench,
When I walked by, you would not believe the stench!
I began searching for something to sleep on,
I was extremely tired, it was almost dawn.
This morning, I awoke on the hard, cold cement,
I still had nothing, not even a cent.
I asked a lady for a little money,
She laughed and stuck her nose up, she thought it was funny.
This afternoon, I applied for another job.
Ripping up my application, he said, “Get out, you slob!”
Ashamed, I walked back outside,
Thinking to myself, I give up! I have tried and tried.
Today, I stole some food from the grocery store,
I almost made it out of the door.
Then, some cops came in and arrested me,
I cried, “I mean no harm, I am just hungry!”
Tonight, I found myself behind bars,
I no longer have to fall asleep to the sound of honking cars.
I finally have a clean bed to sleep on,
I drifted peacefully off to sleep as I began to yawn.
Tomorrow, I won’t have to worry about having a meal to eat,
I now have warm shoes to wear on my feet.
I will no longer awake to any random stranger,
Being in jail is such a life changer.
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