Ain't nothin' goin' on but the rent.

Dave told us

about a family of 4

in a duplex on Maple

without heat and water.

They used the oven

to avoid hypothermia.

A drug dealer

the cops busted

in the house next door

had his bills paid in full.

I try not to ask

too many questions.

practical solutions to modern problems.

Follow Your Dreams

In a dream last night I met Ben Folds.  

I took his picture as he played Jackson Cannery

with a small band near a doorway

at Jamie's Flea Market.

After the tune we had a laugh or two

talking to the antique coin salesman

before we had an Italian sausage sandwich.

I'm thinking about going to Jamie's Saturday.

You might see me between the baseball cards

and comics, just past the used furniture

and books.  I'll be the guy with a camera

following his dreams.