Man With a Bag

He shuffles through the
crowd leaning left
hindered by the weight of
his satchel.

People know
he carries written music
for songs he wrote for them
about how he turned from a drunk
to being Born Again

lost years reclaimed through
the tunes he brings
about love and redemption
that people understand.

He used to be haggard and grey
now stepping to a new tune
in his elderly years
and dancing with souls
for Jesus.

© Richard L. Provencher

First published February 22, 2009
Other Voices International
Vol 40, 2009