Unshaven, grimy from
morning’s workout
looks and bends, picking
up someone else’s
left over treats
hasn’t missed a roadside
curb or street litter
box since 6 am,
discarded pop cans
and bottles his
game.
A grin of satisfaction as he
steadies his bicycle
checks the balance of
noisy, bulging bags
hanging from his bike trailer
pauses a moment, then
heading off to the Bottle Depot
returns my wave.
© Richard L. Provencher
Comments
Highhat | August 5, 2011 - 03:09
What a wonder this man is. Does he really pick up others litter? Tidying up for others? Is he employed?
;)Pia
Richard L. Prov... | August 7, 2011 - 10:32
Yes, Pia. This fellow exists. Of course he brings the cans to the Recycle Depot for a nickel apiece. Another fellow I know does pick up litter, including another who does it from his wheelchair. These are some of the angels in our society. Such inspirations, Eh? Richard LP