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Hobo Christmas Remembered

Posted on November 14, 2021 by Richard

 

Hobo Christmas Remembered

by Jack Peachum (Hannibal Ill., 1960)

Old toothless queen with rheumy eyes,
I’m seeing you again across a smoky fire,
near an underpass, hillside grey with weather—
you hold forth over a can of hot soup,
stopping to guzzle wine, mutter in your whiskers,
something about peace and love— a wink at the words!
Wind cries in the pines overhead,
snowflakes are dancing, falling on the siding,
a December afternoon turning bitter cold.

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Richard Everywriter (pen name) is the founder of EveryWriter and a 25-year veteran of the publishing industry. With degrees in Writing, Journalism, Technology, and Education, Richard has dedicated two decades to teaching writing and literature while championing emerging voices through EveryWriter's platform. His work focuses on making literary analysis accessible to readers at all levels while preserving the rich heritage of American literature. Connect with Richard on Twitter  Bluesky Facebook or explore opportunities to share your own work on ourSubmissions page. For monthly insights on writing and publishing, subscribe to our Newsletter.
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