Peter had a good job
Made decent money
And didn’t see his world changing.
But change it did.
Peter paid social security on part-time workers,
He helped out on charity drives,
And had lots of friends.
He also had a dog he loved.
After being arrested when he protested
Our invasion of Vietnam
He was labeled a person of interest
By the FBI.
When the FBI Interviewed his boss
Peter lost his job.
They shared their belief that Peter was gay,
And might be a communist
Friends stopped returning his calls, and
Potential employers would not interview him.
Peter’s money soon ran-out, as did his wife.
He moved to a smaller rental.
His new, smaller place did not allow dogs
So Peter gave Cruz to a friend.
Peter was sued by his now ex-wife
For child support, though he had not fathered the boy.
Forced to surrender his apartment
Peter moved in with his drunken father.
Neither was very religious,
But both concluded God must be testing them.
Peter’s car was reclaimed by the finance company.
His father became ill and died.
Peter could not make the rent
And now lives on the street.
He writes to God on street walls,
Demanding an audience.
To date God has not responded.
Peter is cold, hungry and confused.
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