Snow & Ice in Janauary

Having lost my home

and belongings

betting in the stock market

Each day & night

I look for a warm place

During the days

there are stores

to shop in

sometimes getting a candy bar

and drink

During nights

I go to an old falling down

house– no one has lived in

for years

I keep my belongings there

and an old but warm

sleeping bag

I’m taking a day and night

at a time