8/3/2004

He moved
wrenched and disjointed
by the severe beating
that
taught him what
he had to know
when
a man and woman
came upon him
walking the streets
alone
in the dark
early morning
and
came to his rescue
settling him
in the spacious
bottom floor
of a tall
vacant building
due for renovation
an accommodation
he could not pay for
he said
though the rent
was nominal
the couple
assuring him
something
could be worked out
which seemed to
settle matters
for soon
his paintings
were suspended
in mid air
by thin wires
hanging from the ceiling
throughout the
length and breadth
of his new living space
wordless spirits
at rest in
their new home.