Bag Lady

I could be that bag lady

you know

the one who stands outside

your favourite Greek restaurant

and holds her hand out

and says

"change please"

as you walk through the door

and stand by the bar and order

Greek salad to go and

when you get your food

you pass by her again

on the way out

and you walk home to your studio

and sit down in front of

the TV watching

Saturday night hockey

and you eat the tomatoes first

as usual

and then you go to the fridge

and crack a beer

and 

just for a second

you remember

she touched your sleeve 

on the way out

"Christ" you say

"I'd better get that

jacket cleaned first thing

Monday"

I could be her

I could be that bag lady

you know

for all you see me

"ellecee"