were all gonna need help some-day
so put away that deadpanned look
of a fish yanked from the sea
its flanks and fins all-dried in the
sunlight
I aint extending my hand expecting a
thing
if your working works
thinking charity a devise of some
reward
my help is help and nothing more
it aint docking an I-O-U
you aint incurring a debt owed or a
debt overdue
Im extending my hand empty
not to rifle your pockets for cash or
coin
its a hand out
a boost up
an unaccounted concern
its because I happen to be here
I am nothing more than here
so if you need a heft to-day Im here
a simple thank-you would suffice
but again if your working works around some other
way
you can struggle unheeded
unhelped
and Ill walk away
1849, Friday,
29 7. 11
