I never caught his name
Can hardly recall his face
What I do know is his conversation offered a safe and engaging place
I wonder if he ever thinks of me too
Stumbling home in a drunken rage
I wonder if he chuckles at my idleness
Sitting with him instead of going back to my cage
We discussed the environment, politics, life, and God
No recollection of what he said, but his statements were firm as rods
He was generous in feeding my nicotine addiction with his vape
His offer to grab pizza dressed him up in a cape
We walked a block from his front step: an impromptu first date
Finally I made my way back to my life
Instantly missed easy companionship: a momentary escape