He sleeps with the gun
tied to his wrist at night
so it’s always at hand.
and nightmares
are unaffected
by the metal
warmed to the touch.
It isn't because he fears for his life --
oh yes, there’s that,
but
in this filthy abandoned building
huddled in torn blanket and peacoat
he's surrounded
by cutthroats junkies whores and thieves
who'd steal his gun
if he didn't tie it down.
© 2011 Hakim - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED: use without profit allowed only with author’s express written permission. Please don't wake up my attorney. Please.
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