Amelia_v

I take a deep breath,
thinking hard.
what should I do.
leave the place I have always loved,
 stepping into a new world.
seeing sights,
learning.
or should I stay at home.
holed up.
 doing nothing new.

Every morning
She walks down the road.
Basket full of matches
Held in frostbitten fingers.
Calling out.
No one hearing her.
Begging for love.
Pleading for warmth.
Craving for food.
Hoping someone will need