That fellow on the street i see

That fellow on the street I see,

Following the day’s curriculum on one knee

Hustle & Bustle on to the busy street,

Pushing him away to flee.

Dragging himself from one leg to thee,

“Shine your shoes & shine your day” he ought to plea.

Triumph once countered by failure four times,

Yet no wave to surrender for his efforts so determined.

Sliding down the lane,

So vulnerable is he to embrace the pain.

For that gentle smile on his face,

Drives my attention to see the grace.

Though all his efforts in vain,

With no hesitation he embarks again.

With an inevitable smile on his face
And the sparkle in his eyes,

“Shine your shoes & shine your day” he cries.

-BG